Shana Nys Dambrot
An eclectic and engaging art project collecting small scale works from over 80 artists, Couriers of Hope invite contributors to make drawings on envelopes, responding to the shared prompt of “hopefulness.” Participating artists include Andrew Hem, Tim Youd, Elyse Pignolet, Narsiso Martinez, Christine Yoon, Edwin Ushiro, Ben Jackel, Yoskay Yamamoto, Aaron De La Cruz, Jennifer Celio, Ryan Callis, and many other fresh and eclectic voices — including LBUSD students who are invited to trade their own works for pieces from the show.
Channeling both conceptual mail art movements of the 1960s, and the symbolism of connectedness and intimacy evoked by snail mail (not to mention supporting the USPS), Couriers of Hope was a collaboration between 10 Long Beach museums, galleries, and arts organizations as well as the school district, and as the show continues to grow, so does the message.
On view online; in-person viewing in the street-level windows at the Psychic Temple of the Holy Kiss, 228 E. Broadway, Long Beach; 9am-6pm daily, through February 28; portcitycreativeguild.org.