FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kansas City, MO - Belger Crane Yard Studios presents Vibrant: The Art of Christina Erives, Lauren Mabry, and Shalene Valenzuela, opening Friday, October 2, 6 pm – 9 pm at 2011 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108. The exhibition will remain on view through December 31, 2020.
Vibrant is an exploration of the application of color and the manipulation of ceramic surfaces by three distinct artists. Christina Erives’ vibrant and often playful works vividly illustrate personal stories and celebrate rituals and traditions of her Mexican culture. The lush surfaces of Lauren Mabry’s abstract, cylindrical forms convey her fascination with experimentation, color, and visual movement. Shalene Valenzuela’s porcelain surfaces entice viewers to discover narratives that lie just below chromatic depictions of mundane, household activities. While each artist’s work is uniquely inspired, they all share a technical focus and an embrace of color that evokes emotion and engages the senses.
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About Belger Arts:
Since 2000, the Belger Arts Center has encouraged viewers to explore, question, and deepen their understanding of art and of the world around them. Drawing upon the extensive John and Maxine Belger Family Foundation collection, as well as a rich variety of local, national, and international artists, the Belger Arts Center has staged over 70 large-scale exhibitions that represent some of the best in contemporary art.
In 2013, Belger Arts expanded the Foundation’s commitment to the creative process by opening Belger Crane Yard Studios, an arts complex dedicated to providing studio and exhibition space for artists. A range of programming in ceramics education, in addition to the Red Star Residency program and Crane Yard Clay ceramics supply store, has made Belger a center for contemporary art.
Safety measures:
Belger Arts is committed to maintaining a safe place for our visitors, studio members, and staff. To ensure this, we require that 6 feet of social distancing be maintained and that visitors wear a mask. Disposable masks and hand sanitizer are available.
For more information on upcoming exhibitions, classes, and workshops, or to schedule a group tour, please visit BelgerArts.org or call 816-474-7316.
