Welcome to "pARTy animals" – an electrifying art exhibition celebrating the boundless creativity inspired by the animal kingdom. Prepare to embark on a whimsical journey through the wild, where artists unleash their imaginations and breathe life into creatures. We invite you to join us for the opening reception of “pARTy animals” on June 14, 2024 to come see our exhibition and experience our wild event. Interact with installations, take selfies with animal artwork, collaborate on a mural and unleash your inner artist at hands-on workshops such as live puppet making. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite animals. Also included in the festivities is a live musical performance by East Bay Area’s own Cache Memori. The artwork from artists of Gallery 2727 and invited friends will be exhibited through June 23 at 2727 California Street in Berkeley.
Journeying through its second year, South Berkeley’s Gallery 2727 is pleased to present its newest art exhibition “pARTy animals”. The opening reception, playfully titled Animal Hubbub, will be held on June 14 from 5-10 PM at 2727 California Street in the cultural heart of South Berkeley. The public is invited to discover unique artworks and bring the magic of the animal kingdom home! With every stroke of the brush, "pARTy animals" transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, offering you a unique opportunity to adorn your space with captivating artworks that celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature. Whether you're seeking a bold statement piece or a whimsical accent, our collection has something for every animal lover and art enthusiast. Let your walls come alive with the spirit of the wild – purchase a piece from "pARTy animals" and invite the joy of nature into your everyday life! From the untamed majesty of lions and tigers to the endearing charm of domestic pets, "pARTy animals" invites viewers to revel in the awe-inspiring wonder of nature's creations. Lose yourself in the world of surrealism, where fantastical beasts roam free in dreamlike landscapes, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. But "pARTy animals" isn't just about admiring art – it's about experiencing it. Engage your senses as you interact with interactive installations that invite you to become part of the artwork itself. Snap a selfie with an animal artwork, contribute to a collaborative mural and unleash your inner artist at hands-on workshops inspired by nature's palette. "pARTy animals" offers something for every art lover and animal enthusiast alike. During the opening reception, artists will be engaging in activities such as live puppet making. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite animals. Also included in the festivities is a live musical performance by East Bay Area’s own Cache Memori. So come one, come all, and let the festivities begin – because when it comes to art and animals, the party never stops at "pARTy animals"! The two week art exhibition will include a range of new artwork by the artists of the South Berkeley co-operative Gallery 2727 and their friends. The gallery is open Fridays from 4 to 9 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 PM.
About Cache Memori:
Cache Memori is both the band name and pen name of the former Disgust of Us frontwoman and her recent offering as a three-piece. Their debut album Why on Earth was written in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown and self-released in 2021 while living in Oakland, California. They blend 90s indie and 80s new wave influences with a splash of melodrama.
Vocals and Guitar: Cache Memori
Bass: Patrick J
Drums: Charles Yu
About Gallery 2727:
The gallery features emerging artists and artists from under-represented groups who have had less opportunity to show their work. They come from diverse backgrounds, ranging from those just starting out to others who have returned to their art after completing other careers. Information about the gallery and its artists can be found at www.2727.today.
Gallery shows are presented every third month — four shows a year, alternating with performance, assembly and community use. These include musical and theatrical presentations, poetry and spoken word readings, film screenings, workshops, and practice use. Gallery 2727 began operating as a visual arts space in the summer of 2022 under the auspices of the non-profit Hellerstein Foundation. The airy, two-story gallery, in addition to showing and selling members’ arts, offers mentorships, artistic development, and networking opportunities to its artist members, who volunteer their time to running the gallery. Art classes and workshops are offered throughout the months that shows are active.