AweLab explores the ways in which artists, designers and creative-makers employ Awe as a tool for inspiration and generation, and as a community-centered approach to life.
SFAC Galleries | Public Program | 12-4 pm, October 7
AweLab collaborated with Innards and Upwards artist, Alison Pebworth, SFAC and Recology to invite participants to design a cabinet of wonders of their own using artifacts and mementos from the cultural past.
Ready-to-design small boxes and cabinets (i.e. shoe box size) are provided to participants as well as basic crafting materials like kid-friendly glue and scissors.
For this program, Pebworth returned to Recology SF to source a sampling of recycled materials for participants to incorporate into collaged creations.
The afternoon culminates in a collective Wunderkammer before everyone takes his or her own piece home.
Looking inside of the new Cabinets of Wonders
Inspired by Alison Pebworth’s installation on view at the SFAC Main Gallery, attendees were invited to create a small-scale cabinet of wonders. Innards and Upwards was originally created while Pebworth was in residence at the Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Program.
SFAC Galleries | Public Program | 6 pm, March 23
At the installation closing, Amy joined the artist in an exhilarating public performance in costume.
Renowned visual artist/designer/educator Jeremy Mende discussed his Grove Street installation with Amy Ress, SFAC Galleries Advisory Board member. A short, fun presentation was followed by Q & A with the artist about his practice and what went into creating his installation. The discussion delved into the general idea of urban art interventions.
SFAC Galleries + 826 Valencia | Youth Program
You are bART, a project by REBAR in Urbanition: Sister City Biennial
Matthew Passmore of REBAR engage with students
826 Valencia students explore ideas for creative placemaking.
As Advisory Board Members of the SFAC Galleries, Amy and Jenn collaborated with 826 Valencia to lead a summer camp youth workshop. 826 students explored interdisciplinary creative placemaking and community engagement, inspired by artists and designers who propose positive civic change in the SFAC Galleries' Urbanition exhibition.
AweLab explores the ways in which artists, designers and creative-makers employ Awe as a tool for inspiration and generation, and as a community-centered approach to life. Through curated installations, salons and workshops, AweLab is interested in the potential for art and design to transform individual and collective lives, and contribute to the greater good.
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