Monday, March 14, 2020, at the Brand Library & Art Center

Participate in an interactive collision of art, biology, poetry, creative writing, and virtual reality with artists from the group exhibition Beyond Embodiment!

11AM – 12:30PM

Human + Bacteria Cell Quilting Workshop with Maru Garcia

Have you ever wanted to become part of a work of art? Join Maru Garcia for a special workshop bridging art + science, where you can experiment with interweaving your own skin cells, hair, or poetry with SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast, a.k.a. kombucha) to create a collective patchwork.

Recommended for ages 14+, space is limited.

12PM – 3:00PM

Feminist Love Letters with Cindy Rehm and Sara Fowler

Is there a feminist that you would like to thank? Cindy Rehm and Sara Fowler invite you to profess your love, send works of support and encouragement, or unleash your feminist fury in a letter to a contemporary or historic feminist. All letters will be documented and posted to an online archive.

12PM – 3:00PM

Virtual Garments VR Experience with Huntrezz Janos

Have you tried virtual reality yet? Put on a VR headset to experience an alternate dimension with fantastically-attired avatars created by Huntrezz Janos. Be sure to also “try on” her augmented reality (AR) face filters featured in the exhibition Beyond Embodiment!