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Bizarre Bazaar
Curated by: 
Michael Arcega
2nd Sat Reception: 
Saturday, July 9, 2016 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition Dates: 
Jul 7, 2016 to Aug 17, 2016
Gallery Hours (or by appointment): 
Wednesday-Saturday, 2-6pm

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.

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