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About the Exhibitions

A Roadmap to Stardust
A Roadmap to Stardust is an immersive installation featuring new site-specific work by acclaimed artists Neil Forrest and John Roloff, collaboratively known as OortCloudX. Inviting visitors to explore the mysteries of the cosmos through the transformative lens of craft, the exhibition unfolds like an archaeological dig into an imagined past. Curious faux-historical artifacts, predominantly fashioned from clay, evoke the excavation of a long-lost civilization. Visitors will encounter reinterpreted “telescopes” crafted from elements reminiscent of Greek amphorae and classical statuary, alongside other relics such as crocodile skulls, warrior gear, and early technologies. These pieces collectively suggest an origin story where the very substance of Earth, clay, becomes a metaphor for both creation and cosmic exploration.

Beau McCall: Buttons On!
Buttons On! marks the West Coast debut of the first-ever retrospective showcasing the extraordinary career of artist Beau McCall. Known for his innovative wearable and visual art, McCall hand-sews buttons onto mostly upcycled fabrics, materials, and objects. This exhibition presents highlights from McCall’s nearly forty-year career, including the debut of new works and select archival pieces.

Visitors will experience McCall’s embellished wearable art, including jackets, durags, vests, and jewelry; contemporary art pieces like a button-encrusted cast iron bathtub and a life-size Kool-Aid Man; never-before-seen archival materials; and a few select items of McCall’s button-less works that spotlight his versatility and boundless creativity. Buttons On! delves into McCall’s mastery of the button, offering thought-provoking commentary on topics such as pop culture and social justice, and invites visitors to experience moments of joy and personal connection through his art.