Steven Liu, Oscar de la Renta Models, 2022, mixed media on canvas, 16 x 63.25 inches.
Drawn Together
September 10 – November 21, 2026
Creativity Explored is pleased to present Drawn Together, a group exhibition celebrating human connection and the expressive power of an artist’s line.
Featuring works in a variety of media, the exhibition explores gatherings of figures, including friends, families, teams, bandmates, dancers, revelers, and partners in arms. Through visions of their shared joy, love, and camaraderie, these works reflect humanity’s need for connection and belonging.
Whether capturing moments of festive celebration or quiet solidarity, the artists in Drawn Together employ diverse means to depict how figures relate to one another. Throughout the exhibition, line work operates as both a structural and emotional force. In some cases, minimal marks anchor compositions with deliberate clarity, while loose, radiating strokes energize others, capturing an electric vitality that unites the figures.
Across the exhibition, communal moments are variously framed by sparsely described, richly patterned, or visually dense environments, ranging from the local supermarket to the athletic field, and from the dance floor to the family dining table. Connection is often established through physical touch, coordinated movement, and a sharing of mutual passions and talents. Whether capturing singular moments in time or layered, multi-temporal narratives, the exhibition offers a heartfelt tribute to the ties that bring us together.
Curated by Auriel Garza
Events
Opening Reception
Thursday, September 10, 6:00–8:00 pm
VIP Donor preview from 5:00–6:00 pm
Event parking is available at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3281 16th Street.
“Drawn Together” Curator Walkthrough with Auriel Garza
Saturday, October 24, 11:00–12:00 pm
Featured Artists
Featured Artwork
