We invite you to join us at the gallery for an artist talk and curatorial tour of As You Are. Union Hall’s Chief Curator Esther Hz will lead a conversation with the artists and provide a walking tour of the work on display. Light refreshments will be provided! There will be time for Q&A at the end.

This event will be recorded and posted on Union Hall’s YouTube channel.

About As You Are

"As You Are" invites viewers to explore the human experience through the eyes and hands of three young emerging artists: David Grajeda Gonzalez, Leilani Abeyta, and Shadae Hunt. With a rich palette of oil paintings and colored pencil drawings, the collection of portraits bears witness to the resilience that emerges from embracing authenticity and self-acceptance. The works delve into generational pressures, grapple with shame and imposter syndrome, and celebrate imperfections. The hyperrealistic paintings within this exhibition serve as a striking reflection of the profound interplay between artistic technique and the unvarnished reality of internal truths. Through meticulous attention to detail, these artworks capture the essence of their subjects with an uncanny resemblance to real life. This level of precision mirrors the raw honesty required to confront and acknowledge one's internal struggles and truths. Join us on this journey as we celebrate the struggle and power of being unapologetically "As You Are."

Exhibiting artist Shadae Hunt shares information about her work, The False Makes You Suffer, with a gallery visitor.