Beginning on May 19th, A Place of Her Own will showcase its eighth exhibition featuring 20 assemblage artworks. Curated by artists Cynthia Tom and Maggie Yee, the exhibition will illustrate the imaginations and desires of women through various mediums.
Beginning on May 19th, A Place of Her Own will showcase its eighth exhibition featuring 20 assemblage artworks. Curated by artists Cynthia Tom and Maggie Yee, the exhibition will illustrate the imaginations and desires of women through various mediums.
A Place of Her Own (APOHO), is multidisciplinary arts-based healing project that asks women, “If you had a place of your own, what would it be?” Founded in 2010 and directed by surrealist artist Cynthia Tom, APOHO seeks to spotlight issues facing Asian American women while developing an artistic forum to heal, transform and inform. The conceptual framework and long term goal of this project is to generate a creative place for women to reconnect with themselves and make their aspirations and passions visible.
During its newest exhibition, audiences will be given the opportunity to harness their inner wisdom and personal strengths through both hands-on and self-guided art-making. This project offers a developing, thoughtful community for discussion and query, and acts as a vehicle for the participants to focus solely on themselves. Declarations and revelations of discovery are in store for both artists and visitors alike.
The exhibition runs from May 19 – June 31 at the historic I-Hotel Manilatown Center, with special events running throughout.
OPENING RECEPTION
May 19, 6-8:30pm, $10-$20 donation suggested
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See the dreams of women brought to life through soul-inspiring sound sculpture, a knitted landscape, thought-provoking baby jars. Surrounded by art intuited from aspiration, visitors are invited to join the journey through participation in three self-guided art-making workstations.
ARTISTS TALK
May 31, 5:30-8:30pm.
Each artist will share the intimate story of her journey leading to the creation of A Place of Her Own. Viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions about anything that puzzles them or that has aroused their curiosity, as well as the opportunity to participate in three self-guided art-making workstations.
CLOSING RECEPTION & COMMUNITY POTLUCK
June 30, 5:30-8:30pm.
A community celebration with the artists and curators. Viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions about anything that puzzles them or that has aroused their curiosity, as well as the opportunity to participate in three self-guided art-making workstations. Also, show your love by sharing your food. The public are invited to share their favorite dishes representing their family, community, or cultures.