The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family Opening Celebration (SF)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family is a group exhibition that brings together four generations from a San Francisco family of makers. Generation spans 57 years of work produced by the Asawa-Lanier family from 1965 to 2022. Motifs, including interwoven patterns of line, repetition, minimalism, color and form, appear in all artists’ works. Together, they form a story of four generations of a family that is joined not only in relationship, but by the curiosity and love of materials, color, and pattern.

Timed to coincide with Ruth Asawa’s birthday month, the exhibition also pays homage to the roots of Ruth’s Table, an art center and gallery which was profoundly shaped by Asawa’s values and continues to use the power of art to build a more connected, resilient, and inclusive community.

Opening Celebration onsite January 12 at 6-8pm. Masks required at this event. The event features live DJ music and opening remarks by the curator. 

Visitor Guidelines
– Face masks required
– Refreshments will be served at our outdoor patio

ASL Interpretation

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required.

Access Features

The gallery and outdoor patio are wheelchair accessible. Exhibition materials are available in large print and Braille. Audio descriptions of each artwork will be available via QR codes on the wall labels.

Exhibition on view January 12- March 31, 2023. Gallery open 10am- 5pm Tues- Fri, or by appointment.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.