BEYOND BOUNDARIES: A JURIED GROUP EXHIBITION

February 7, 2025 – March 8, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, February 8, 3 – 5 pm

Oakland Art Murmur / First Friday: February 7, March 7, 5 – 9 pm

The upcoming four years promise significant shifts in political, social, economic, and identity politics. These changes demand a reevaluation of how we define and interact with geographic and interpersonal boundaries at all levels.

The exhibition “Beyond Boundaries” invited artists to explore the multifaceted nature of these lines. It prompts us to consider not only the limitations boundaries impose, but also their potential as catalysts for innovation and change. The works presented represent a diverse range of perspectives, challenging assumptions and encouraging dialogue about where boundaries are defined, how they are enforced, and what happens when they are crossed or redrawn. Are these lines static or dynamic? Are they inclusive or exclusive? And how can artistic expression help us imagine a future where boundaries are redefined to create a more just and equitable world, especially in the context of evolving political landscapes?

The more than 40 works included in this exhibition serve as a platform for reflection and conversation, a space where we can grapple with the complex realities of a rapidly changing world and explore the potential for transformative action in the face of uncertainty. The artists featured offer potent visual and conceptual narratives that reveal the transformative power of art in reimagining our relationships with the boundaries that shape our lives.

Juror, Demetri Broxton, is a Bay Area artist, independent curator, and the Executive Director of Root Division in San Francisco. Born and raised in Oakland, CA, he earned a BFA at UC Berkeley with an emphasis in painting and an MA in Museum Studies from San Francisco State University. His artwork has been exhibited internationally and most recently at the Chinese Historical Society of America, Art Gallery of Alberta, de Young Museum, Crocker Art Museum, Kala Art Institute, and the Norton Museum of Art. Broxton’s artwork is held in several private and public collections including the Monterey Art Museum, de Young Museum, and Crocker Art Museum. He is represented by Patricia Sweetow Gallery in Los Angeles, CA.