The Art of Letting Go

Artists tend to spend hours conceptualizing and perfecting their artwork. However, what if they work with a medium that only allows them a few hours to create a piece? Does the perfectionism fall off? Are they forced to think differently? For this exhibition, curator and monosilk enthusiast Edgar 8ahau Fernandez invited eleven other Phoenix-area artists to create monosilk prints. Ranging from novice to expert printmaker, each artist brought their various techniques and styles to the process in a series of open studios. During their studio time, they were given one directive– to use a specific type of pencil and crayon to draw on the screen. The result is a unique single edition print. Art of Letting Go Invitational Exhibition highlights a medium that is seldom celebrated while also helping artists find the freedom to let go.

Participating Artists

Marco Albarran, Manny Burruel, Diana Calderon, Monica Crespo, Edgar 8ahau Fernandez Miguel Godoy, Zarco Guerrero, Gloria Martinez-Granados, Miguel Monzon, Martin Moreno, Karen Nazario, John Randall Nelson

Closing Reception

Friday, January 10, 6-8 pm

Image courtesy of Edgar 8ahau Fernandez