There are days, and then, there are SEE(d) studio visit days. Those are the days that SEE(d) supporters get the opportunity to experience an artist’s spiritual, creative and sacred space—their studio. Those are the days artists generously share their ideas, their practices and open themselves up to new community. Those are the days we at SEE(d) are grateful for artists’ grit, intention and creative enterprise. Artists are truth-tellers. We, as supporters, need to listen.
Pablo Cristi’s Oakland studio visit on Saturday, September 17, 2022 reminded us just how lucky we are to be able to gather and celebrate creative genius and sustained artistic effort. Pablo’s works are deeply affecting and relevant today as they directly address themes of migration, human rights, displacement and how these affect family bonds, economic struggles, and community building. Pablo brought up themes of street writing, hybridity, cultural liminality, marginalization of the past, present, and future. Thank you to those who joined us for this enriching and nourishing evening, and to those who purchased art for their collections.
Pablo Cristi works are available for purchase through SEE(d), proceeds go to support the artist. Contact: director@seedartistseries.com with questions.
