Read the full article by Marie-Elena Schembri at RAM’s New Times Magazine
Beat the heat with indoor gallery exhibits and enjoy cool evening art activations this July as Sacramento’s creativity lights up the scene. From explosive color to sparkling metaphors, local artists offer something to celebrate throughout the whole month of July.
Saturday, July 5 marks the launch of several art exhibitions, including “New Wave,” a diverse array of member art from Axis Gallery in Midtown. The group includes painter Adam Cochran, known for his contemplative and expressive portraiture, multidisciplinary artist Taner Paşamehmetoğlu and Sokthea Chan’s intricate and densely layered abstract painting. The exhibit runs through July 27, with a Second Saturday reception on July 12 from 5-8 p.m. An invitation-only Collector’s Night will also be held on July 11.
Also opening on July 5 is Atrium 916’s “VIVA LA FRIDA” exhibit, dedicated to the late Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo in honor of her birthday. Mixed-media art by Maggie Gomez-Devos and Raul Mejia will pay tribute to the iconic artist and her lasting cultural and artistic influence with portraits on reclaimed wood, sculptural papier-mache masks and upcycled fashion. Wear your best Frida-inspired look and participate in photo opportunities and a costume contest during the July 5 artist talk and reception at the Atrium 916 gallery in Old Sacramento. The exhibition runs through August 3.