[Location]

Dorothea Laub Dance Place, Arts District Liberty Station, Mandell Weiss Gallery, San Diego, CA

[Exhibition Description]

In an era of polarization and discord, FIG’s new exhibit delves into the dynamics of collaboration, exploring how cooperation is both challenging and essential in these divisive times. Artist pairs created duets—new works of art that blend their individual ideas and styles. This collaborative process showcases the creative synergy between artists and serves as a powerful metaphor for cooperation as a social process. The underlying aim of this all-media project was to ignite a dialogue that fosters empathy, understanding, and the collective advancement of society.

Mandell Weiss Gallery Curator Elizabeth Tobias, who is also a member of FIG, explains, “FIG creates visually stunning and thought-provoking exhibits that explore critical issues impacting women in society. ‘Women Work Together’ examines collaboration as a feminist response to present-day conflict and division. Together, the artists will leverage their individual talents and perspectives to achieve a shared goal.”

For artist Susan Osborn, who is collaborating with Jennifer Spencer, “the act of working with someone to create brings enhanced communication and respect.” “Learning how another artist works teaches me to expand my ways of creating,” says Jennifer Spencer; “As a result, I may change how I continue to do my own work.”

[Artists]

Alessandra Moctezuma + Doris Bittar
Ann Olsen + Kim Niehans
Cindy Zimmerman + Hannah Johansen
Irene Abraham + Stacie Birky-Greene
Jane E Hindman + Judith Christensen
Jennifer Spencer + Susan Osborn
Kathi McCord + Kathleen Mitchell
Kathy Nida + Moya Devine
Kirsten Aaboe + Mary Pennell
Minnie Valero + Linda Litteral
Momilani Ramstrum + Therese Rossi

Listen to the artist "Duets" discuss their processes.