Juried Exhibition: NIGHTFALL

NIGHTFALL

Dōshi Gallery Juried Exhibition

The Dōshi Gallery Juried Exhibition, NIGHTFALL, asked artists to delve into the concept of oncoming night, whether metaphorically or through medium and technique. One may equate the twilight hours with rest and comfort, while others may anticipate the excitement of nightlife. Many also view fleeting light with apprehension and fear. Throughout history, artists have used various techniques and media to explore the nuance between the light/dark binary and to compel viewers to consider what the absence of light conjured, or what stark illumination reveals.

ABOUT THE JUROR

Gage Branda is a Filipino-American artist and educator. He received his BFA in Sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art and has presented and exhibited nationally at venues including the Eleventh Hackers of Planet Earth Conference in New York, the Emerge Conference at Arizona State University, the San Jose Innovative Tech Museum, and the Strathmore Mansion. Prior to his work at AVAM, Branda taught K–12 students across Baltimore City in programs on nutrition, science, and art. He now brings insight from his diverse interests—ranging from bronze sculpture to biodesign—to the curation of the American Visionary Art Museum’s exhibitions including most recently The Strength to be Joyful: Messages from Mary Proctor.