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Join us on Saturday, October 5th at 1:00 pm for an artist talk by Lori Raye Erickson, currently exhibiting in our front gallery space, then stay to enjoy spoken word performances by cwoods and Jose Faus.

Artists Bios

Lori Raye Erickson is a multidisciplinary artist working in Kansas City, Missouri. She received her BFA from The Kansas City Art Institute and continued working at Hallmark cards for several years after graduating. Taking a break from the corporate world she has worked in property management while continuing to create works of art shown throughout the US. 

José Faus is a writer, performer, visual artist, and independent teacher/mentor with an interest in the role of artists as creative catalysts for community building. He is a founder of the Latino Writers Collective. His chapbook This Town Like That was released by Spartan Press. His second book The Life and Times of José Calderon was published by West 39 Press, and a children’s book, Possum Trot was published by La Resistencia Press.

Exhibition Information

Lori Raye Erickson

Just close your eyes and hold your breath and everything will turn real pretty

Aug 2 — Oct 25, 2024

Front Gallery

Just close your eyes and hold your breath and everything will turn real pretty is a quote from Close Encounters. I feel it reflects the bizarre world we’re living in currently. Sometimes we need to alter our state of mind to face the reality of the world. I tend to accomplish that through art. This work is a reflection of the lightness & darkness that surrounds us. The effects of religious wars, political violence and social media has taken a toll on the fundamental goodness intended for our species. Although optimism tends to hold strong, I can’t help but wonder what we’re heading into while the darkness continues to fight for control. 

For more information and to view the Exhibition Catalog, please click this link.