Opening Reception:
June 28, 5-8:30PM
Artist talk at 7PM
Gallery II
Join us for an Overture Galleries Reception FRI, JUN 28 from 5 PM – 8:30 PM in the Promenade Lounge and Promenade Hall. This reception will be packed with activities (kid friendly)! See description below for activity details.
Gallery II – Soñé una Milpa
Leigh Garcia & Maria Amalia Wood
Using papermaking and printmaking techniques, Soñé una Milpa highlights the narratives of ten
Latina immigrants living in the Madison community. Garcia and Wood’s collaboration creates
interest in stories of immigration, thus inspiring respect for these women and their valuable life
journeys.
Amate Papermaking (Drop-in Event)
5-8 PM | Promenade Lounge
Leigh Garcia and Maria Amalia Wood invite visitors to join them in the creation of Resiliencia (Resilience), a socially engaged piece that transforms written prejudices towards immigrants into handmade amate paper.