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"I was moved by how comfortable and safe I felt to be in my full expression at Sovern."
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On view...
Light in Love is a vulnerable experience. This edition of work, Contours of Self, showcases Black women in their rawest form – embracing what they may or may not love about their bodies. Society has conditioned us to love a specific aesthetic about our bodies, especially for Black women. The intent behind the work is self-discovery and self-love through dynamic portrayals of the body’s contours, highlights, and shadows. A narrative of love as light hugging the body, not so polished.
Viewers are invited to experience the emphasis on the shadows, contours, and light on the scale of the nearly 4-foot-tall photographs on the walls. With the intimacy of the space and Brown’s poetic words to accompany 15 photographs, each image will emphasize the relationship between light and dark; ultimately expressed as, Light in Love.
On view from January 15 - February 12, 2026
Viewers are invited to experience the emphasis on the shadows, contours, and light on the scale of the nearly 4-foot-tall photographs on the walls. With the intimacy of the space and Brown’s poetic words to accompany 15 photographs, each image will emphasize the relationship between light and dark; ultimately expressed as, Light in Love.
On view from January 15 - February 12, 2026
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
News and upcoming events...
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Honey Balm
Tuesday, January 20th | 6 pm - 8 pm Heartbroken and burnt-out from community care work? Tired of being the only Healing Arts practitioner who talks about justice? Feeling angry and drained by spiritual bypassing in the wellness industry? You are not alone. Camellia Dao-Ling says, "Our communities need healers, and healers need community." Join Jeanne Ann Heo and Camellia Lee in co-creating a mutual support network of Healing Justice practitioners. Nourishing our connections through in-person gatherings at Sovern, we'll share medicine with each other through service exchanges and skill-trades. As we deepen our relationships through gatherings in alignment with the seasons, we honor the cadence of ritual time. This drop-in, potluck, emergent collective is inspired by the honeybee and the acronym BALM: Belonging, Access, Listening, Medicine. We invite you to practice the reLOVEutionary care work of community-building in the spirit of those who went before us. We resource ourselves so that we can show up for our communities sustainably and long-term. Sign up here |
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Monday Night Drawing Sessions
Monday, January 26th | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM A welcoming space for people of any drawing level to gather and draw. Featuring a still life setup, ideal for beginners and a stepping stone toward life drawing. Offering a relaxed environment for a few hours of creative expression each week. REGISTER HERE |
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Friday Co-Work
Friday, January 30th | 7 PM - 9 PM Collective energy. Individual flow. Bring your unfinished creative projects, laptops for working from home, or a book you’ve been meaning to read. We will have light snacks, tea, and good company! SIGN UP HERE |
