Rebirth Exhibition
Rebirth Exhibition
Curated by Brittany Sade Guerin
The Rebirth Exhibition was a winter solstice ceremony exploring life, death, femininity and spirituality. The women-led show displayed at The Hidden Gallery in Atlanta and featured close to 20 woman artists, myself included. Though our works vastly varied - different mediums, different moods, different intentions - Brittany curated the show so that each piece flowed effortlessly into the next. We were brought together to tell a story and that we did.
The exhibition ran from 12/9/22-1/11/23 and consisted of artist talks, a documentary screening, an artist market, sound healing, a donor mixer, yoga sessions and more. See images below.
Also be on the lookout for more of my work at the upcoming City of Ink Anniversary Show, “Back To Life.”
Image Credit: Chris Dalcoe
Artist Talk
I sat with artists Kashia Adams, Erin Lett, Brittany Guerin and Adlia Halim to talk process and practice. I spoke on my relationship with the banana tree and how I got my start making water fountains. We also discussed confidence, self doubt, spiritual practice and more. Watch the replay here.
How To Make It Count
A few things artists should keep in mind for group exhibits:
Be prepared to take photos of your work. There’s no guarantee that the gallery or venue will do this for you. Even if a photographer is present, your work won’t be their sole priority. If you can’t bring your own photographer, use your phone to take photos and be sure to edit them. Very simple edits to lighting and color can elevate an average-looking photo.
Get behind the scenes documentation of your work being created, installed and uninstalled. Things happen fast when prepping for a show, so it can be easy to forget to document. It’s critical if you’re pursuing art as a career. Share what you document. People have greater appreciation for finished products when they feel like they were a part of the process.
Send out personal invites. Reach out to people directly and tell them you’d love to have them at your event. A personal invite, whether it be a text, phone call, email or DM on Instagram, is more effective than posting an event flyer on social media and hoping people show up (especially if you have a small audience).
Connect with the other artists. Often times, the most genuine support you’ll get on your journey is from other artists. We know the intensity of this path and the value of peer support.
Stay in touch with the gallery. Whether you join their email list or attend future events, keep in touch with the gallery and its affiliates. The more you show your face, the more likely you’ll be at the front of their minds when opportunities relevant to you come up.
Selected Work
