Shiny Things invites ten artists to collaborate in a reciprocal ekphrastic exhibition exploring the intersections of distraction and attraction inherent to boldly asserting ourselves in a world that often prefers us to stay in the shadows. The artists are anonymously paired, one visual and one literary, to create original work reckoning with what it means to shine–individually and collectively–across identities informed by intersections, contradictions, and communities. The resulting work contributes to a conversation about thriving versus surviving and seeking brilliance rather than resigning to expectations and the status quo.

Presented by The Arts Warehouse with support from the Poetry Foundation (March 3 - April 29)