Saul Alexander Gallery at Main Library- Come check out August's gallery artist, Jessie Reyna, for their exhibition "Dreamhouse". The Exhibit will be available to visit from August1st - August 31st.

Artist's Statement: After finally watching the much anticipated film Barbie, I was struck by the chilling monologue by America Ferrera as she passionately explains to Barbie the expectations and contradictions of being a woman in today's society. While dissecting her speech, this body of work will dive deep into the color pink in contrast with many other colors and subjects. This is to explore the perceptions of femininity, and reflect on the stigma associated with women embracing their feminine side. Over the last few years, I've incorporated a lot of pink into my work, and have found that the color itself results in a strong reaction from viewers, both positive and negative. For those who express their dislike for the color, it is typically described as "too girly", which is often scoffed at and seen as less than, much like the initial reactions to the announcement of the movie Barbie. This exhibit will ask all of the important questions: Why does the color pink have such a harsh audience, and why is it not taken seriously? My hope is to reclaim the vibrant color to show it also represents confidence and power, and to celebrate femininity by exploring the world of a Dreamhouse.

I'm currently a studio artist at Public Works Art Center in Summerville, and have participated in various group exhibitions around the Charleston area. You can find my work at several locations such as The Station Park Circle, Two Cumberland, Southern Ruetz, The Charleston City Night Market, and The Paper Canopy.