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Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 2 from 6pm to 9pm
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Soul & Ink and Batang Kankaloo (local DJ and photographer Les Talusan) present the 2nd Annual SAMASAMA Art Show & Gathering. A volunteer run group art exhibit held in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, this exhibition will present original work by over 50 local and international artists of color from diaspora communities.
The term SAMASAMA means all together in Tagalog. Bayanihan is a Filipino custom derived from the Tagalog word bayan, meaning community. The theme of the exhibit is Bayanihan, which refers to the spirit of communal unity, work, and cooperation to achieve a particular goal.
From the outside, AAPI communities are often perceived as devoid of meaningful difference in identity and experience. From the inside, our communities live vibrant, varied lives – but remain divided by a lack of exchange between our cultures and ongoing histories.
Our goal is to examine the multicultural American experience. Breaking through stereotypes and boundaries because diverse stories, perspectives, and contributions to push humanity forward.
Opening reception May 2, 6-9 PM at Shopkeepers. Food and beverage provided by Maketto. Featuring live screen printing by Soul & Ink and Les Talusan a.k.a. The Pinstriped Rebel curating an all-vinyl set by Asian American and Pacific Islander musicians.
Live paintings by both Cita Sadeli CHELOVE and Maria Miller HASAKO.
Kicheko Goods, founded by jewelry artist Sarah Bayot, will be sharing their first private label capsule. They are proud to launch this special handmade collection based on concepts and relationships inspiring them this season. Designed in DC Handmade in Kenya.
Official 2018 Artist List:
- Ashley Dequilla
- Chantale Wong
- Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre
- Cindy Hoang
- Cita Sadeli CHELOVE
- Daniel Katz-Hernandez
- Dennis Madamba
- Ding Ren
- Dylan Hoang
- Electra Bolotas
- Elmer Calata
- Erika Layne Salazar
- Farrah Skeiky
- Francis Calimlim
- Frankie Meneses
- Grace Bio
- Hannah Son
- Gean Carlos Martinez
- Goldenrabbitsilentmonkey
- Isabel Manalo
- Jamila Akubo
- Jeanne Jalandoni
- Jee Hwang
- Jeremy Arn Dianzon Ramirez
- Julia Chon
- Julie Kang
- Junichi Nakane
- Kelvin Burzon
- Khanh Le
- Kim Sandara
- Kimberley Acebo Arteche
- Leo Bersamina
- Les Talusan
- Lisa Thach
- Maria Miller
- Matt Manalo
- Michelle Samson
- Mike Taiyou
- Mojdeh Rezaeipour
- Nico Fertakis
- Pamela G Ybanez
- Paradox Vested Relics
- Senna J Ahmad
- Seungkyung Oh
- Shani Shih
- Sherry San Miguel Meneses
- Shyama Kuver
- Vanessa Englund
- Yiqiao Wang
- Yuno D. Bawsir
- Zunzima
Community Events:
- May 2, 6-9 PM | Opening Reception
- May 3, 6-9 PM | DIY Zine/Collage Making + Pop-Up Library
- May 4, 6-8 PM | Creatives in Business Panel
- May 5, 12-5:30 PM | Family Day: Yoga, Painting & Stencil Workshops
- May 6, 5-7 PM | Closing Reception
The opening is located at Shopkeepers at 1231 Florida Ave. NE.
