Galerie Myrtis invites invites you to join our upcoming virtual program, “Tales from the Workshop.” Select artists from the group exhibition Emergence: Stories in the Making will provide an intimate look into their creative processes through guided tours of their studios. Please note, the livestream link will be issued via guests registered emails on July 11th!
“Tales from the Workshop” will also include a discussion on the vital role of storytelling in addressing the challenges faced by communities globally. The session will conclude with a Q&A segment, offering the audience an opportunity to ask questions about each artist’s practice and community engagement.
The program will be moderated by Co-curator and Assistant Director Ky Vassor. Featured panelists include: Schaun Champion, Damilare Jamiu, Alanis Forde, Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre, Maxwell Pearce, Linnea Poole, and Kim Rice.
Exhibition Overview:
Emergence: Stories in the Making is a group exhibition spotlighting a dynamic cohort of emerging artists who use storytelling as a powerful tool for expression and change. This thoughtfully curated show brings together an international roster of contemporary griots—artists whose works delve into themes of solidarity, cultural heritage, and social transformation.
Co-curated by Gallery Directors Noel Bedolla and Ky Vassor, Emergence underscores the vital role storytelling plays in shaping public discourse and advancing societal awareness. The exhibition features a compelling lineup of artists: Aliana Grace Bailey, Schaun Champion, Unyime Edet, Alanis Forde, Damilare Jamiu, Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre, Kachelle Knowles, Maxwell Pearce, Linnea Poole, Ransome, Kim Rice, and Bria Sterling Wilson.
Visit our website for more information on the exhibition: https://galeriemyrtis.net/emergence-stories-in-the-making/
Cover artwork details: Kim Rice, American Quilt, 2025, HOLC “redlining” maps, acrylic gel, thread, 10 x 11 ′, Photographer: Vivian Marie Doering; Image courtesy of the artist and Galerie Myrtis