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Come curious.
Leave connected.

Second Skin

This exhibition transforms mundane objects and imagery into lasting works of art. From abstracted ceramic replicas of everyday items to intricate textiles, hand-cut paper packaging and embroideries on disposable plastics, these four artists—Pénélope Lenaerts, Ray Thomander, Joanne Wang, and Dana Peters - give new life to the discarded. 


By repurposing home goods, fabrics, book sleeves, food boxes, and plastic bags, they create "skins" that serve as a record of our consumption, describing who we are through the tactile remnants we leave behind.


Part of the Ripple Festival, the show observes how small, tactile changes create a wider environmental and cultural resonance. The exhibition is activated by an interactive performance from Almost Romantic, bridging the body’s relationship to these stationary objects.

Free Event

Time + Location

Minnow Arts

Second Skin

204 Locust St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Throughout April

Sat & Sun 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wed, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Opening Reception, First Friday, April 3, 5:00 PM

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