Ancestral Archives
A Group Exhibition at Sovern LA
On view October 25, 2024 - January 9, 2025
Curated by Maia Ramirez-Beaver
Upcoming Gallery Hours:
Thursday January 2 | 10 am - 2 pm
Friday January 3 | 10 am - 2 pm
Tuesday January 7 | 10 am - 2 pm
Wednesday January 8 | 10 am - 2 pm
Thursday January 9 | 10 am - 2 pm
Exploring the dynamics of family and self, while shedding light on how these relationships shape our personhood, Ancestral Archives aims to delve into the complexities of familial interactions and the courageous act of breaking cycles.
With this exhibition we hope to foster a broader dialogue about collective healing - revisiting the past, reimagining the future, and underscoring the transformative power of addressing and overcoming inherited traumas. This exhibition not only reflects on individual journeys but will also invite viewers to contemplate their own roles in the ongoing process of healing and renewal.
Featured artists include Christen Austin, Ashley Cole, Rachel Colón, Jayna Dias, Jorge Gomez-Gonzalez, Madelyn Inez, Maia Ramirez-Beaver, Candace Nina Reyes, Kimberly Robertson (Mvskoke), Li Rothrock, Brandon Sağlam, Dionna Sharay Smith, Leticia Clementina Thomas, Shari Wei, and Taylor Wisham.
With this exhibition we hope to foster a broader dialogue about collective healing - revisiting the past, reimagining the future, and underscoring the transformative power of addressing and overcoming inherited traumas. This exhibition not only reflects on individual journeys but will also invite viewers to contemplate their own roles in the ongoing process of healing and renewal.
Featured artists include Christen Austin, Ashley Cole, Rachel Colón, Jayna Dias, Jorge Gomez-Gonzalez, Madelyn Inez, Maia Ramirez-Beaver, Candace Nina Reyes, Kimberly Robertson (Mvskoke), Li Rothrock, Brandon Sağlam, Dionna Sharay Smith, Leticia Clementina Thomas, Shari Wei, and Taylor Wisham.
Sovern LA is an intersectional community center and gallery, located in LA’s West Adams district, focused on supporting Black and Indigenous women and gender expansive people of color. Fueled by a passion for justice, equality, and creative expression, Sovern is driven by the collective determination to center healing justice, challenge systemic barriers, empower artists of color, and amplify their impact for collective wellbeing. By building a community that uplifts and celebrates diverse voices, we aim to reshape the art world in Los Angeles and beyond, creating a more inclusive and equitable space where artists and communities can thrive together.