Art Walk Opening Reception

For October’s First Friday Art Walk, Makeshift Gallery presents “Love Loves to Love,” showcasing the paintings of Malissa Perry, a woman with Down Syndrome and autism, and her caregiver, artist Christen Mattix. Malissa’s jewel-like abstractions are paired with Christen’s bold portraits of Malissa, evoking Malissa’s radiant spirit. The project brings together adults with intellectual disabilities, caregivers, and the Bellingham community in radical celebration. Overturning stereotypical ideas of ability and disability, artist and model, the exhibit reveals a democratic approach to art practice.

This exhibition will be up for the month of October.

For more information about this event or Make.Shift Art Space’s gallery, please visit our website at www.makeshiftproject.com or contact Gallery Director Lauren Iida at gallery@makeshiftproject.com.