'Dual Visions' at the Cannon Art Gallery

This intimate art space hosts many interesting, diverse, and always free exhibits. Whenever we are near the Carlsbad City Library (1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011) we pop in.

"Dual Visions features abstracted works of art created by artists, Sijia Chen and Kelsey Overstreet. Each artist reflects on their own personal narratives using various media to culminate in their final works of art. Each of the works showcase their unique use of color, line and pattern to create movement, along with the juxtaposition of organic shapes and textural elements. As a viewer you’re able to hone and look closely at the details of each work, however when you step back and look from a distance, you’re able to take in the whole composition that may take you into your own reflective journey." There are numerous works for the viewer to ogle. I'm just sharing a few.
Kelsey Overstreet’s artistic journey has always revolved around the exploration of the human body: its inherent intelligence and its remarkable ability to process information when we truly embrace its presence. Kelsey states "Every day, we absorb and synthesize an immense amount of stimuli, and the experiences we hold within ourselves can profoundly nourish or strain our nervous systems. To delve deeper into this realm, I embark on extensive walks, which serve as my research and allow me to not only inhabit my body fully but also acquire experiential knowledge of my visual environment. The space in which I move, see, and feel becomes a constant reference point that influences my approach to painting."


"Sijia Chen's works delve into personal identity, community, and the convergence of diverse cultures. Through papercut collage paintings, sculptures and public art, she unravels the labyrinth of a multicultural society by isolating and interweaving disparate threads of convention and aspiration. She transforms materials that retain little intrinsic value but significant emotional currency — immigration forms, restaurant menus, mainstream publications, personal photos. These materials are fused to create expansive visual narratives that invite contemplation of the natural movement and structural displacement of humanity, and the byproduct of this phenomenon."


Paul Strand said, "The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep." I think the same can be said about art! What a treasure we found by discovering the William D. Cannon Art Gallery all those years ago!

We had one task while there... to deposit our tattered flag for a proper retirement by the city of Carlsbad’s Fire Department. Per the United States Flag Code, flags that are no longer fitting to display must be destroyed in a dignified manner, preferably by burning. These drop boxes, located at both libraries, resemble red mailboxes and provide a convenient and respectful method for flag retirement. How cool is that?! Art, books, and patriotism... what a great afternoon.

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