FLEMING GALLERY & SATELLITE GALLERY

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Virginia MOCA) presents its first teen juried exhibition in conjunction with the Summer of Women suite of exhibitions, which provide a platform for the exploration of the rich and complex lives of women of all ages.

This juried exhibition was open to young women ages 13-19. The entries were reviewed by a committee of their peers, who worked closely with Virginia MOCA staff to curate a selection of artworks that displayed creativity and vision.

Works from this exhibition are also on display in the Fleming Gallery at Virginia MOCA and Satellite Gallery at Towne Pavilion II.

We would like to thank each of the participating artists, the jurors Aubrie Cook, Chloe Quiambao, and Nadia Msalek, and The Runnymede Corporation for their help in realizing this exhibition.

For over 25 years, we have maintained a strong tradition of celebrating regional artists through our annual juried exhibition, New Waves. Our story finds its roots in a concerned and connected artist community. Virginia MOCA has never lost the goal of keeping ties with the talented artists who live close to our doors.

As our community evolves, so will the museum and its traditions. This year, New Waves has become Made in VA. The new title reasserts our commitment to Virginia artists. We will continue to bring together jurors who are at the top of their field with the talented contemporary artists found in the Commonwealth. With the new name come changes intended to strengthen our award program and provide opportunities for the growth and professional development of the selected artists.

COMMUNITY GALLERY

What does a face say about one's character? Artist Agnes Grochulska considers this in her new series entitled Archetypes. According to famed psychologist Carl Jung, humans have a universal character, or archetype, within them. There are twelve primary types, and each one has its own set of values, meanings, and personality traits. They are the Sage, Innocent, Explorer, Ruler, Creator, Caregiver, Magician, Hero, Outlaw, Lover, Jester, and Everyman. Grochulska explores the relationship between her perceptions of these traits and those of her viewers. The artist painted a portrait, interpreting how each character type appears in her own imagination. She challenges the viewer to navigate the portraits to see if their own ideas match those of the artist.

MAIN GALLERY

The power of memory is immeasurable. Our individual recollections help define our sense of self, while our collective memories help define our culture. In this exhibition—Shaping Memories: Expressions in Clay — 6 artists explore this power through clay sculptures inspired by formative moments in their own lives, inherited stories passed down through generations, meaningful objects, and significant historical events. In the process, they invite us to think about the uniqueness of every individual, elements such as race and regional identity that bind us to groups, and the universal human condition that we all share.

Featured artists for this exhibition include Pattie Chalmers, Roberto Lugo, Hollie Lyko, Jiha Moon, Rae Stern, and Ehren Tool.

Organized by the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Curated by Alison Byrne, Deputy Director, Exhibitions and Education.