Presented as part of a two-month exploration into consumerism and cultural expression in the Bay Area, for July and August, Root Division’s rear gallery will feature a guest curated group exhibition by Michael Arcega entitled, Bizarre Bazaar exploring the intersection of cultures and objects within a strange global economic system. The works in this show explore the unexpected connections between commerce, the fetish commodity, and the collapse that is often built into the dystopic capitalist system.
In a world of guilty pleasures, uncontrollable desires, binging, hoarding, and over-indulgence, Bizarre Bazaar explores our complicated relationship with consumerism and consumption. From a reluctant submission to that desire or an outright rejection of the system, these works expose the spectrum of responses to our contemporary dilemma.
Participating Artists
Terry Berlier Christy Chan Alice Combs Bronwyn Dexter Natalie Falero Juan Luna-Avin Whitney Lynn |
Simón García-Miñaúr Gabby Miller Chadwick Moore Michael Ryan Rebecca Szeto Jon-Paul Villegas Eike Waltz |
Bizarre Bazaar Exhibition Images
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Bizarre Bazaar is free, open to the public, and includes a Creative Station - all ages art activities hosted in our classroom during the 2nd Saturday opening reception.