The Curatorial Theme: "Transitions" is not merely a movement from Point A to Point B; it is the volatile, beautiful, and necessary state of becoming. This exhibition explores the internal and external shifts experienced by BIPOC artists as they navigate the changing seasons of identity, geography, and social landscape.
By housing this collection within Stem & Vine, the theme draws a direct parallel between the organic metamorphosis of the plant world and the cultural evolution of the African Diaspora and other communities of color. From the "Seed" (ancestry, roots, and history) to the "Sun" (future-building, joy, and visibility), these works capture the friction and the flow of change.
Curatorial Statement: To transition is to exist in the liminal—the threshold where the old self sheds and the new self takes root. As we move from the awakening rains of May to the high-noon heat of July, Transitions invites viewers to pause in the middle of the journey. In this collection, the artists utilize various media to interrogate what it means to "cross over." For the BIPOC creator, transition is often a multidimensional act: it is the migration across borders, the shifting between cultural codes, and the radical evolution of healing from the past to bloom in the present.
The works on display mirror the environment of Stem & Vine itself. Just as a vine climbs and adapts to its structure, or a plant turns toward the light, these artists showcase the resilience required to thrive during periods of upheaval. Through vibrant palettes, reclaimed materials, and ancestral iconography, Transitions reminds us that the period of "becoming" is just as vital as the destination.
We invite you to wander through these visual narratives with a glass in hand and a spirit of curiosity. Observe the growth, feel the shift, and find yourself within the transition.
By housing this collection within Stem & Vine, the theme draws a direct parallel between the organic metamorphosis of the plant world and the cultural evolution of the African Diaspora and other communities of color. From the "Seed" (ancestry, roots, and history) to the "Sun" (future-building, joy, and visibility), these works capture the friction and the flow of change.
Curatorial Statement: To transition is to exist in the liminal—the threshold where the old self sheds and the new self takes root. As we move from the awakening rains of May to the high-noon heat of July, Transitions invites viewers to pause in the middle of the journey. In this collection, the artists utilize various media to interrogate what it means to "cross over." For the BIPOC creator, transition is often a multidimensional act: it is the migration across borders, the shifting between cultural codes, and the radical evolution of healing from the past to bloom in the present.
The works on display mirror the environment of Stem & Vine itself. Just as a vine climbs and adapts to its structure, or a plant turns toward the light, these artists showcase the resilience required to thrive during periods of upheaval. Through vibrant palettes, reclaimed materials, and ancestral iconography, Transitions reminds us that the period of "becoming" is just as vital as the destination.
We invite you to wander through these visual narratives with a glass in hand and a spirit of curiosity. Observe the growth, feel the shift, and find yourself within the transition.
