On Friday, April 19, FOUND:RE Contemporary and the FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel, located at 1100 N. Central Ave., debut their newest exhibition, “Terra Form,” featuring a collection of pieces by local artist Christina Ramirez. This solo show will open with a reception on April 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. and remain on display through Sunday, July 14.
“Terra Form” explores the ideas of sustainability in the studio through the use of non-traditional art materials such as cardboard, paper and canvas that might otherwise be discarded.
“We are thrilled to present the works of Christina Ramirez that showcase true talent, creativity and awareness,” said Chris Genung, general manager of FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel. “The artworks chosen for this exhibition shine a spotlight on our ‘disposable culture’ and the waste produced in our everyday lives, most notably, the shipping waste created with the increase in online shopping.”
Ramirez is a process painter who experiments with paint mediums in her craft. She is inspired by nature and the world around her. A resident of downtown Phoenix, Ramirez contributed to the foundation of Roosevelt Row First Fridays by organizing two art collectives, running a gallery and pursuing painting full-time. She is the recipient of grants from the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, Arizona Commission on the Arts, ASU, Vermont Studio Center and Contemporary Forum.
The exhibition will be presented as part of FOUND:RE Contemporary’s regular schedule of rotating exhibitions organized by curators Jordan Zurn and DeKayshia Sullivan. The works will be for sale in person and at foundrecontemporary.com.
For more about FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel, visit foundrehotels.com; for more about FOUND:RE Contemporary, visit foundrecontemporary.com.
FOUND:RE Contemporary
FOUND:RE Contemporary is a premier commercial gallery space in the heart of downtown Phoenix. It represents both emerging and established artists through a regular series of monthly exhibitions and special events that happen in conjunction with the art programming at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel. “FC” comprises three galleries, an art lounge, several exhibition halls and auxiliary spaces which include mural walls, a sculpture yard and much more.
Located in the Roosevelt Row Arts district, FOUND:RE Contemporary is a part of every First and Third Friday Artwalk, as well as being a destination location for art lovers throughout the greater Phoenix metro area. FOUND:RE Contemporary exhibits visual art as well as film, fashion, music and the entire spectrum of cultural production today.
FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel
FOUND:RE Phoenix is a 104-room hotel with details, designs, public spaces and amenities inspired by contemporary art, culture, fashion and music. The hotel enhances the city’s arts offerings with an impressive collection of contemporary art and creative guest programming woven into the entire guest experience for visitors and locals to enjoy. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, MATCH Market & Bar, and art gallery, FOUND:RE Contemporary.
