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Opening Reception for "Deities of the South: Marco Albarrán"

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
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6 - 8 p.m.
Cost:
Free
Add to Calendar 2024-09-28 18:00:00 2024-09-11 03:06:45 Opening Reception for "Deities of the South: Marco Albarrán" Join us for an opening reception of "Deities of the South: Marco Albarrán" at the Chandler Center for the Arts. About the ExhibitionMulti-media artist Marco Albarrán has been creating work in the Phoenix Valley for more than 30 years. His consistent focus on pre-Conquest indigenous deities and motifs unites his diverse artistic output, which ranges from prints to large sculptures. Through a contemporary lens, Albarrán undermines preconceived notions and vague interpretations of pre-Colombian histories and offers alternative interpretations within a modern cultural context. Deities of the South examines the roles of ancient sacred deities in a modern world and encourages viewers to consider indigenous perspectives, modular spirituality, and sacred environments.This exhibition is on display at the Chandler Center for the Arts Sept. 28 - Nov. 30.Register City of Chandler info@chandleraz.gov America/Phoenix public
promotional image for "Deities of the South: Marco Albarrán" featuring one of Marco's black and white drawings

Join us for an opening reception of "Deities of the South: Marco Albarrán" at the Chandler Center for the Arts. 

About the Exhibition
Multi-media artist Marco Albarrán has been creating work in the Phoenix Valley for more than 30 years. His consistent focus on pre-Conquest indigenous deities and motifs unites his diverse artistic output, which ranges from prints to large sculptures. Through a contemporary lens, Albarrán undermines preconceived notions and vague interpretations of pre-Colombian histories and offers alternative interpretations within a modern cultural context. Deities of the South examines the roles of ancient sacred deities in a modern world and encourages viewers to consider indigenous perspectives, modular spirituality, and sacred environments.

This exhibition is on display at the Chandler Center for the Arts Sept. 28 - Nov. 30.

Register