About the exhibition:
In his book, The Poetics of Space, philosopher Gaston Bachelard considers how “Poetic reverie… provok[es] crises and ruptures that break the conjunctive tissue of time and carve open new spaces of becoming.” In other words, our imagination can augment space with new dimension. It can offer us portals of hope and comfort, and show us avenues toward a new world
In this member exhibition, we asked DVAA members to explore these other dimensions of space that exist between our material world and our subconscious. These works—like portals—compel bodies, bend space, and create secret openings and alternate realities. This show travels across dimensions, with works that insist on taking up space be it metaphysical or material. We seek works that activate the gallery space in unexpected and disruptive ways.
Imaginary Portals: The Poetics of Space will be on view in Gallery 1 from July 3 - 20 , 2025 with an opening reception on Saturday, July 5th from 4-7 pm.
Featured ARtistS:
Alan Lankin, Alicia Finger, Amanda Moseley, Basak Kilicbeyli, Blaise Tobia, Carol Wisker, Claire Coslop, Dafna Steinberg, David Bush, David Heshmatpour, Derek Ayres, Diane Lachman, Dilmar M. Gamero S., George Dixon, Howard Brunner, Jonathan Sherwood, Julia Grosso, Kristi Gallup, Lauren Trainer, Lia Huntington, Monica Kane, Neill Catangay, Rah Gerg, Rickie Sanders, Robin Brownfield, Rosemary Luckett, and S. Jenx
ABOUT THE EXHIBITIONS COMMITTE:
The Exhibitions Committee is a member-run volunteer group of DVAA members and staff that supports and steers the exhibitions programming at DVAA. They contribute administrative support and artistic input to help determine the exhibitions programming at DVAA. Having a member-run committee ensures that our exhibitions always reflect the diversity of DVAA’s broader membership in terms of personal identity and artistic expertise.