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Grief Cave is an immersive, transformative art experience that invites participants to confront and reflect on the human experience of grief, loss, and the transitory nature of life. By creating an ethereal, meditative space, the installation transports visitors to a cosmic astral plane: a liminal space where the boundaries between the living and the departed blur, and the ephemeral becomes tangible.
Through multi-sensory elements, immersive projections, and symbolic artifacts, “Grief Cave” provides a platform for individuals to explore personal and collective loss, connecting with the deceased while acknowledging the grief that comes with change and the passage of time. Acting as a medium or threshold guide, the artist leads participants through an experience that not only honors the memory of lost loved ones but also serves as a meditation on our shared human experience.
Rachel Hillberg is a Long Beach based bookbinder, illustrator and mixed media artist who is most well known for her work creating miniature telegram kits and ciphers as Tiny Telegrams.
Artist Location: Long Beach, CA
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The practice of Juan Gomez involves a fascination with oral history and embracing the role of an artist as a storyteller. Embracing this role, he creates works that are ceremonial objects commemorating the influences of family history, experiences, and mentors that have formed his identity.
Artist Location: Santa Ana, CA
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