"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 

Photo by Jeff Cancelosi.

PRESS:

Detroit News: Article

C & G News: Article

As seen in The Mitt, local TV and Newspaper

Press Release: Link

Photo by Glenn Kejansuu.  

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
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