February 4 - 19, 2022
From Not For You Gallery:
“Rain or Shine is the first solo-exhibition by Emily Sandoval who is better known as the creator of Hazel Laine Studio, which can be found at many pop-ups throughout the city. “Rain or Shine is about my experience masking my anxiety and depression. The work depicts surrealist imagery taken from still lives of mundane objects. I use surrealism to represent the dissociation I experience. Found objects placed throughout the exhibition are items referenced in the paintings, symbolizing my inner child. I reference an escape into my ideal reality: everything is as safe as rainbows and butterflies. However, the bright color pallets and seemingly positive symbolism masks my mental health illness’.” – Emily Sandoval
Emily Laine Sandoval (21) is a self-taught artist born in Wurzburg, Germany and is currently based in San Antonio Texas where she constructed Hazel Laine with the intention to spread positivity, to empower others, and to create a safe space to grow. The art collective was inspired by Emily’s battle with crippling anxiety, depression, and dissociation. (Artist’s website: www.hazel-laine.studio | IG: hazellainestudio)
ABOUT THE GALLERY: Not For You Gallery (N4U) opened in May of 2021 and is run by owner, Edward Perez and Director Ursula Zavala. The space functions as both a studio space for the owners and as a gallery space for monthly exhibitions. N4U is an artist-run space for artists. N4U welcomes everyone no matter what background you come from and hopes to provide a space where artists are free to speak their truths and connect with their audience as well as other artists. The gallery is located at the Upstairs Studios at the iconic Blue Star Arts Complex. www.notforyougallery.com | [email protected] | IG: notforyou_gallery”
Reception: February 4, 2022 | 7–11 pm
1420 South Alamo Street, Studio 215
San Antonio, 78210 Texas
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