New work by Jodie Herrera and Casey Kawaguchi

Jodie Herrera’s photo realism oil paintings are depictions of women that have overcome trauma. She visually narrates her model’s personal stories of resilience and strength through symbolism within her paintings. Herrera strives to celebrate and empower her models, hoping they may be a source of inspiration for others that are going through a similar experience. Jodie’s newest work is in support of the black lives matter movement and responds to the injustice our black community faces. In this exhibition Jodie has created work that reflects her time in quarantine. These pieces speak to the masses as well as her individual experience during this time in quarantine. Jodie’s work is intended to be a platform for important issues as well as acting as a catalyst for positive change. 

Casey Kawaguchi’s newest works are a result of passion and pressure. They are a representation of going inward and creating your own certainty in such an uncertain time. Casey connects to both his most delicate and powerful sense of self during this era of solitude and self-reflection.