Hello! Recently, I visited YBCA(Yerba Buena Center of the Arts) to check out their exhibit Conceiving Place. Did you know, the first Tuesday of each month for YBCA is free admission! Wow!
Before my visit, I did some research on the topic of the exhibition, Civic Engagement. To me, Civic Engagement is actions (one’s or a group’s) to recognize issues and make changes. I’m not sure if I have really experienced a type before but I’ve seen it take place like projects to help a community.
During my visit, I took 5 photos within 5 categories.
1.
Something
that makes you smile
This
made me smile because it’s full of color and it looks almost like a collage and
I love collages! I liked how the pictures are angled and some overlaps others.
2.
Something
that frustrates you
I was confused when I saw this because I couldn’t piece together what it
was. I looked for a label but I couldn’t find one for it. I felt frustrated that
I couldn’t understand it.
3.
Something
that relates to your work at the Asian Art Museum.
This
wall is a space filled with many people’s ideas. It’s a hands-on space with
comfortable seating for idea brainstorming. I love how it’s a collection of thoughts
and its community building. At the museum, we also have a place for visitors to
get creative with their ideas with our art activities. Recently, we have a “box
project” that’s inspired by the 28 Chinese exhibit and we pulled out some
themes of recycling and repurposing materials. Many visitors have participated
in our activities and created unique boxes. Although many did take their cool
art with them, some left them with us. We took them and displayed it in a space
for other visitors to check out!
4.
Something
that makes you question your understanding of Civic Engagement
This made
me question my understanding of Civic Engagement. This is part of a research
project called “Journey to Refuge” which explores neighborhoods that’s affected
by prisons and incarcerations. I have not though about Civic Engagement in this
point of view. I do feel that my understanding of Civic Engagement is limited
but after seeing this, I realized Civic Engagement can take many forms.
5. Something you want to learn more about
This is also part of “Journey to Refuge”. I was really intrigued by this collection by the way it appears to visitors. Headphones are provided to listen to the videos. There are books and binders of information. I want to learn more about this project and what was discovered from it.
I enjoyed my visit to YBCA. The exhibit was fairly easy to find as it was near the entrance of the museum. The bright yellow color caught my attention and is definitely an eye catching color. Overall, Conceiving Place was really unique exhibit and you should definitely go check it out!(First Tuesdays of the month is Free Admission!)
-Ivy