Reclaim, Repurpose, Reimagine

University Art Gallery
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Reclaim, Repurpose, Reimagine (RRR) will explore the act of transforming discarded objects into art. Through the use of reclaimed materials that would otherwise have been discarded or lost, artists make visible the process of self-discovery, personal growth, identity, environmentalism, and sustainability. They are united by a shared ability to recognize hidden beauty, potential, and resilience in both objects and ourselves, and by their desire to illuminate personal stories that resonate with all of us. 

Co-curated by SSU faculty members Eileen Parent and Stefan Kiesbye, the exhibition opens with a public reception at the University Art Gallery on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 4-6 PM.  RRR will showcase the work of five Bay Area artists: Mia Feuer, Bryan Keith Thomas, Arleene Correa Valencia, Richard Lang and Judith Selby Lang of One Beach Plastic, and feature selected works from The Recology Artstart Student Hub (TRASH) summer residency program.

In-kind support is generously provided by Recology.

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 4th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Artist Talk: Thursday, September 25th from 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm