Vessels in Red

Vessels in Red is a multisensory exhibition exploring the body as a portal for emotional transformation. Expanding on Vessels in Blue, it merges visual art, dance, and spoken word into an immersive experience where the gallery becomes a living laboratory of collaborative artmaking.

Artists and curators, Miriam King, Ashley Martin, and Christina Navarro use monochromatic red works to examine how our bodies process love, shame, guilt, anger, and grief. The exhibition engages multiple senses: sight through artwork and lighting; touch through varied fabrics; sound through spoken word, music, and installations; and smell through rich, primal scents and performances on opening night.

By dissolving the boundary between artist and audience, Vessels in Red challenges traditional art consumption, fostering a space for self-liberation, inspired by Audre Lorde’s words: “When I dare to be powerful—to use my strength in the service of my vision—then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”

Curated and created by Christina Navarro (visual and performance artist, writer), Miriam King (transformative practitioner exploring movement and emotional transmutation), and Ashley Martin (visual artist, community builder, storyteller), this exhibition invites viewers to see their own emotions reflected, making Vessels in Red as much about the audience’s journey as the artistic vision that brought these vessels of transformation into being.

Exhibition Run: Tuesday, May 13 – Saturday, June 7

Opening Reception: Friday, May 16, 6–8 PM

Closing Panel: Saturday, June 7, Time TBD