ALICIA REYES MCNAMARA AND EDGAR FABIAN FRIAS IN CONVERSATION ABOUT  
MCNAMARA’S WORK  IN THEIR EXHIBTION “THE SUMMONING”

SANTA MONICA  | APRIL 15 TH 2023  TALK 2-3PM AT FIVE CAR GARAGE


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ABOUT ALICIA

This new series of paintings in “The Summoning" revolves around a gathering of ancient turtle and snail spirits that were seen as non-binary and feminine figures within folklore and mythology of both Ireland and Mexico. Their shells were seen to hold up the heavens and give access to the underworld. They move through both earth and sea and for that reason hold knowledge of liminal spaces carrying home on their backs. They are called in as guides through transitional periods in one’s life, often calling us to shape-shift and move through life more fluidly.

Reyes McNamara completed their MFA at University of Oxford Ruskin School of Art in 2016. They have recently shown in 'The London Open' Whitechapel Gallery, London (2022); Lismore Castle, Lismore (2021); and participated at the Skowhegan School of Painting Residency, Maine. (2022). They were commissioned by The Showroom as part of ‘Communal Knowledge’ (2018) and had a solo exhibition, ‘Nowhere Else’ at South London Gallery (2017). SHOW DETAILS HERE



ABOUT EDGAR


Edgar Fabián Frías is a multi-disciplinary artist with a diverse background in various art forms, including installation, photography, video art, sound, sculpture, printed textiles, GIFs, performance, social practice, and community organizing. Their art showcases a blend of traditional and contemporary styles that convey powerful and impactful stories. As a Wixárika artist who was born in East Los Angeles to parents from Mexico, Frías brings a unique perspective to their work, which explores themes such as Indigenous Futurism, spirituality, play, pedagogy, animism, and queer aesthetics. Through their art, Frías aims to bridge the gap between the traditional and the contemporary, creating a tapestry that reflects the complexities of the modern world.

Frías was born in East Los Angeles in 1983 and holds dual BA degrees in Psychology and Studio Art from UC, Riverside. They also have an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Portland State University, with a focus on Interpersonal Neurobiology and Somatic Psychotherapy. Frías recently received their MFA in Art Practice from UC Berkeley, refining their artistic talents and vision. Frías has exhibited their work internationally, including at esteemed venues such as the Vincent Price Art Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Oregon Contemporary, MOCA Jacksonville, Project Space Festival Juárez, and ArtBo. Their work has been featured in numerous publications, including Cosmopolitan, Taschen, ELLE UK Bustle, Los Angeles Times, Slate, CVLT Nation, Terremoto, and Hyperallergic.