Hey, Give Me a Call

Rock Paper Scissors Collective is thrilled to re-open to the public in our new location during First Friday on June 4th from 5-9 p.m. with an exhibition titled Hey, Give Me a Call. Curated by Amber Avalos, this group show is about Togetherness, Otherness, Awkwardness, and Nurturing. The mixed-media, handmade pieces reflect the processing of these emotions as a way to stay connected with each other, ourselves, and our creativity.

Artists
Carlota Rodriguez
Josh Vidal
Dawline-Jane Oni-Eseleh
Julio Rodriguez
Joshua Solis
Leslie Colón
Jean McElvane
Alan Perez
Amber Avalos
Pamela Ybañez
Annamarta Dostourian

Along with curating, Amber Avalos has been showing and supporting art making in the Bay Area for over 15 years. Amber Avalos works at NIAD Art Center (Nurturing Independence Through Artistic Development) in Richmond, CA. They have chosen artists from both RPSC and NIAD communities. This is the second collaboration exhibit between NIAD Art Center and RPSC.

Artist Alan Perez created ceramic pieces as part of a series called “Famous Monsters.” The “Frankenstein Monster” and “The Fly” featured on our invitation are connecting and chatting on the phone. His work is often interested in darkness and mysteries of life.

A metal mobile-sculpture by Annamarta Dostourian includes found objects suspended from delicate chains. Hammered beer caps appear like tiny umbrellas, symbols of protection. They interact, moving, touching and separating with a breeze or slight shake and make soft sounds when they touch. She was contemplating forces which draw people together or pull them apart, and social distancing during the pandemic.

Joshua Solis’ piece titled “Kids Who Still Dream” is made from reclaimed waste (149 balls - dimensions variable). It looks back on his first social relationship with kids in the neighborhood playing "futbol" (soccer) on the streets. Their "balón" (ball) was made from trash. Despite having so little, they were so happy. We were dreamers. He states, “I dreamed to be many things which over the years I have forgotten.”

About NIAD
As our artists paint, build sculpture, mold clay, or work with textiles, their skills of observation and project management improve. As they explore and express their creativity, exhibit work in contemporary galleries, participate in the community, and earn money from selling art, their feelings of independence and self-esteem increase. Each piece of NIAD art is an original work of contemporary art that tells an individual story from the perspective of an artist with disabilities. Visit http://www.niadart.org for more information.