"Free Beer, A Yardsale, Something Warm, Cats, Dogs, Nuts and Bolts, The (Otherwise) Joyous: Sunnyside Up With A Cherry On Top features work from JJ Colby (BA’24) and Roland Martin (BA’24), awardees of the Spring 2024 Ramos Foundation Award.

This exhibition blends low-brow humor with baroque and kitsch aesthetics, creating a playful and theatrical atmosphere where subjects become performers. Featuring animated and anthropomorphic elements, the works explore contrasts between pastoral and glamorous settings, adding a touch of the sexy and surreal. Emphasizing intuitive creation over intellectual concepts, the show delves into emotional qualities across periods, highlighting the joy of play and spontaneity.

Exhibition dates: Oct. 23 - Nov 8, 2024
Opening Reception: Oct 23, 4-7 pm

Worth Ryder Art Gallery
Anthropology and Art Practice Building (AAPB Rm 116)
Near the intersection of College Avenue and Bancroft Way

Hours: Mon, Tues, Thur, Friday: 12-5 pm | Wednesday: 1-7 pm | Saturday 12-3 pm
Wednesday, October 23 the gallery will open at 4 pm

https://art.berkeley.edu/gallery
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