"Let's Zoom" Traveling Exhibit
EXHIBITION DESCRIPTION:
Artists Amanda Koss and Marta Cavajal embarked on a collaborative venture that invited artists from across the state of Michigan to express themselves in their unique styles through the creation of 12” x 12” self-portraits. These individual artworks were then thoughtfully assembled into a captivating panel installation that embarked on a journey through the vibrant Detroit Metro area.
The concept behind these self-portraits was to draw inspiration from the collective experience of enduring over 365 days within the COVID-19 pandemic, marked by countless virtual calls that became our new norm. This community-driven project beautifully symbolizes unity, showcasing the spirit of artists coming together from diverse corners of the Detroit-Metro region. The call for art welcomed participation from artists across all mediums, fostering an inclusive and richly diverse exhibition.
In total, this remarkable exhibition showcases the creative expressions of 77 talented artists hailing from various corners of the state of Michigan. Their self-portraits stand as a testament to the resilience and creativity that emerged during these unprecedented times.
TOUR:
Anton Art Center, Macomb Mi - June 2023
Community Arts Gallery, Ferndale Mi - March 2023
Design Studio 6, Detroit Mi. - August 2022
Starkweather Arts Center, Romeo Mi - June 2022
Padzienski Art Gallery within the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, Dearborn Mi. - February through March 2022
Kayrod Gallery, Detroit Mi. December - February 2022
The Gallery at Brewery Park, in Detroit Mi. August - September 2021
Irwin House Global Art Center and Gallery, in Detroit Mi. July - August 2021
Fine Arts Gallery at the Livonia Civic Center, in Livonia Mi. June 2021
Cheryl Zemke Boutique, in Wyandotte Mi. May - June 2021
PRESS:
Detroit News: Article
C & G News: Article
As seen in The Mitt, local TV and Newspaper
Press Release: Link
CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS:
Shannon Takahashi |
Cheryl L Haithco |
Robert Piatek |
Allen Brooks |
Kelly O'Neill |
Kris Cravens |
Scott Hubert |
Dione Tripp |
Patricia Baker |
Josefina Eva Loza |
Carol Kellogg |
Lila Kadaj |
Alga Washington |
Patt Bennett |
Ellen Doyle |
Val Tomich |
Hosanna Kline |
Kayla Childress |
David Lingle |
Sharlene Welton |
John Mullinax |
Barbara Melnik Carson |
Ida Hawkins |
Trish Howell |
Tonya Henderson |
Ellen Stone |
Dora Kelly |
Allen Williams |
David Besteman |
Amanda Koss |
Marta Carvajal |
Debbie LaPratt |
Cheryl Zemke |
Lex Frank |
Jalil Nasir |
Rosemary Summers |
Thomas Nichols |
Matthew Hughes
|
Brittini Ward |
Michael Madigan |
Karen Valentine-Melton
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Judith Thompson |
Meg Blankenship |
Sabrina Kliza |
Erin Kruczek |
Glenn Kujansuu |
Oscar Lopez |
Reggie Singleton |
Omo Misha |
Sabrina Kliza |
Kiera Ogden |
Denise Moore |
Erica Owens |
Scott McDuffee |
Lisa White-Berry |
Alicia Gaeta |
Lulu Cameron |
Rose Lewandowski |
Denyse Couture |
CHRISTINE MINDEROVIC |
Crystal Spratt |
Melissa Vize |
Colibri Harris |
Carol Cook Reid |
Jamie Feldman |
Sanda Cook |
Kriah Price |
Laura Gabriel |
Kimberly Kelly Santini |
Janet Almstadt-Davison |
Sue Michels |
Christina Haylett |
Photos by Max Ortiz of The Detroit News