Beyond Surface

Beyond Surface – Visual Conversations in Paper and Clay by Valerie Schonjahn and Miguel Castro

In pursuit of harmony, these works connect with the self. Both artists are led by the process; the repetitive actions of the hands create complexity and abundance in the work. As a meditation of the self and nature, the work is spiritual in process and in outcome. Composed of many individual pieces that are distinct in themselves, this work is cohesive as a whole, and holds space for individual interpretations.

At the base of this work is an internal dialogue about peace and connection, which reflects the experience of both artists, navigating the spaces of seeking to belong in contexts that are far outside of what they have both been born into.