Fatemeh Burnes + Jeremy Ra Juri Koll + Jeff Rogers Poul Lange + Jen Cheng Aline Mare + Alexandria Hall Michael Lewis Miller + Lee Boek, Marylinda Moss + Nicelle Davis John David O'Brien + Molly Bendall Mei Xian Qiu + Mello Bluez Neal Taylor + Mike Mollett Marjan Vayghan + Hafez Bukowski famously wrote “don’t do it / unless it comes out of / your soul like a rocket, / unless being still would / drive you to madness or / suicide or murder, / don’t do it. / unless the sun inside you is / burning your gut, / don’t do it.” In this poem, the poet in raw and unambiguous language, rejects pretension and artifice in favor of the sheer struggle and intensity of a true and authentic artistic practice. In celebration of the compulsivity of creativity, this exhibit pairs visual artists with poets to create something breathtakingly new. The artist and poet pairs have complete freedom in their collaborations. The exhibit also brings together the vibrant poetry and fine art communities for dialogue and other interchanges. Curated by Mei Xian Qiu. A UOOORS Collective Exhibition. Opening Reception: August 3, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Poetry Readings and Performances begin at 6:00 p.m., emceed by Lee Boek of Public Works Improv! Closing Reception: August 31, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Poetry Readings and Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. Exhibition Dates: August 3 to 31, 2024 Idolwild Gallery at Keystone Art Space 338 S Avenue 16, Los Angeles, CA 90031 Telephone: (415) 424 – 6538 Email: info@idolwild.com Gallery Hours: Thursday to Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. And BY APPOINTMENT.