Wed 6/17 @ 7-8:30PM
Two Northeast Ohio artists who work in different mediums and extremely different styles are currently showing their work at 78th Street Studios’ expansive Gallery 215. The show, called Emergence, features work by painter Tessa LeBaron and photographer Johnny Joo.
Their artists’ statement says that “Emergence is the process of coming into view or becoming exposed after being concealed, the process of coming into being, or of becoming important or prominent.”
Their collaborative body of work “reflects the inner turmoil and emotional landscape of oneself emerging out of the ebb and flow of depression.” LeBaron’s acrylic paintings and stop-motion videos, and Joo’s urban decay photography focus on that theme and its ramifications.
The show closes this week following 78th Streets’ Third Friday but before it does, you can stop in and hear the artists talk about their work, being an artist in the AI era and navigating mental health on Wednesday June 17 in the gallery. They will also showcase their stop-motion video. It’s free and open to all. Get more info here.