Vika Visual Arts Association (VVAA) is pleased to announce its upcoming group exhibition, “Journey to Self,” which will be on display from Saturday, December 7, through Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Homme Gallery, 2000 L Street, N.W., in Washington, D.C. 20036.

This week-long exhibition will feature works by seven visual artists, currently participating in VVAA’s “Mind Your Art Business” artist development program: William Boler, Amity Chan, Montressa Hammond, Courtney Lapenta, Raymond Puerini, Kadine Stephens, and Brian Tolbert. The artists’ works, which encompass a variety of mediums—painting, sculpture, photography, and multimedia installations—reflect their respective journeys, as they grapple with issues, such as self-perception, growth, and transformation.

“I established VVAA with the mission to provide emerging artists with opportunities they might not otherwise have at this stage of their careers,” says Devika Strother, Founder and Executive Director. “Our exhibitions affirm our commitment to showcase the talent of local artists, by providing them with a platform to present their work, build connections, and gain visibility in the community.”

Participating artists have shared their excitement about the upcoming exhibition:

“The VVAA program has helped me tremendously with my growth as an artist. I’m able to receive resources from various mentors and influencers that have been in the game for years,” says painter Kadine Stephens. “I thank Devika for creating this program for emerging artists, like myself, giving us the tools we need to navigate this new world.” Adds multimedia artist Raymond Puerini, “I am excited to be featured with a group of other talented local artists and to have the opportunity to show my latest works, in which I have continued to explore a couple of new techniques in printmaking and photography.”

The “Journey to Self” exhibition, which is free to the public, will open with a reception on Saturday, December 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and guests are invited to enjoy light refreshments and meet the artists. The exhibition will close with an artist talk on Saturday, December 14, from 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. An RSVP is requested if you plan to attend.

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