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Popular Choice Winner:
Virus by Gareth Kostolefsky
Acrylic on Wood, 2019
was on view April 24th - June 18th, 2021
Every year, this juried exhibit showcases artwork from all over the state of California. MICA strives to highlight artists in all stages of their careers and offers them a chance to compete for a number of awards, including the coveted solo show opportunity. This regional show features artwork from an extensive variety of mediums and explores creative movements happening in California.
Popular Choice Winner: Virus by Gareth Kostolefsky, 2019, Acrylic on Wood
2021 Made in California Solo Show:
Poppies and Sampaguitas by Jaana Baker
The Brea Gallery is proud to present Poppies and Sampaguitas, a series that explores artist Jaana Baker’s identity as a Filipino-American woman through photography, sculpture, and textile design. Centered around a hand-constructed garment - a traditional Filipino dress called a terno - the body of work dives deep into layers of the artist’s sense of self through concepts of femininity, culture and tradition, gender roles, colonialism, and body image. All tied together by the vivid materiality of the dress made from holographic PVC, the end result is a colorful and eclectic representation of both tradition and modernity that attempts to capture the essence of Jaana’s very personal immigrant experience.
Virtual Exhibit
Virtual Events:
Instagram Takeover with Jaana Baker - Saturday, May 29th & Sunday, May 20th
Instagram Live Curator Tours - Thursday, May 6th @ 5pm &
Thursday, June 3rd @ 5pmFilipino Folk Dance with Kayamanan Ng Lahi -
Saturday, June 12th at 12pmJoin us for the live streaming of this amazing performance by Jaana Baker's dance group to celebrate the Philippines Independence Day!