Artist Reception Sat, January 11

2 - 8 pm, Artist Talk at 5pm 

Photo Credit: David Chen 

We had the unique opportunity of closing out 2024 by hosting glass and mixed-media artists Bri Chesler and Minhi England as our Mini Mart City Park Artists-in-Residence. Over the last month, they’ve been working onsite, side-by-side, repurposing material and reimagining previous works for their exhibition BO(U)ND, opening this Saturday, January 11. 

BO(U)ND is a study on how relationships alter and shape our identities. Despite the lack of conscious consent, experiences cling to our psyche binding us through one another. 

The Liquid Lush Girls is an artistic collaboration between two best friends, Bri Chester and Minhi England, who bonded through shared life experiences, offering a fresh take on trauma bonding. The duo forged their friendship in a male-dominated industry, standing out as the only women on the factory floor. When they began sharing their personal stories, they were astonished to discover the many parallels in their childhood and family backgrounds. This connection inspired them to create what is now known as The Liquid Lush Girls. 

While both Bri and Minhi work independently, they also collaborate on projects, finding that their life experiences continue to overlap alongside their artistic endeavors. Despite their distinct artistic styles, their partnership creates a new, unified vision, as demonstrated in Delectable, an immersive installation at METHOD Gallery in 2023. Their residency at Mini Mart City Park offers another opportunity for them to push the boundaries of their individual practices while working side by side.