"storyLINES" exhibit at artSPACE@16 gallery

The common thread shared among the five participants is that they have employed a basic communication element that relates to or resembles “lines” in the delivery of each story, be it visual or oral.

The desire to tell stories has been one essential reason for humans to communicate with one another. Whether the method of communication is through spoken word, written text, photography, or other materials, each story is conveyed to the audience.

Brian Doan presents “Dreamland,” a documentary photography series profiling the diverse identity, intimacy and family relationships of the Vietnamese-American communities via large format camera.

Pamela Sheridan exposes her experience as a cancer survivor in her intricate sculpture constructed with cords and text.

Sam Tan shows “Mindful Landscape,” a series of linear paintings and small-scale drawings that reference internal human contours.

Kevin Brooks will be storytelling tales from his urban childhood of the 1960s through to his current role as a parent of adolescents.

Laura Packer will tell a number of stories influenced by the oldest myths and everyday occurrences.

There will be a potluck reception with the artists Saturday, May 12, 2-5 p.m. A meet-the-artists evening has been scheduled for Thursday, May 24, 5-9 p.m., with a gallery talk by three participating artists running 6-7 p.m., followed by storytellers Laura Packer and Kevin Brooks, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 

This event is supported, in part, by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.