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Lucid Design District: New Artist Activations to Debut During Miami Art Week
Miami, FL… October 11, 2024… Lucid Design District is excited to announce the return of CHROMA 2024, a dynamic group exhibition during Miami Art Week, running concurrently with Art Basel Miami Beach. This year’s exhibition brings together 22 national and international artists, offering a vibrant mix of multidisciplinary artworks and engaging live activations.
CHROMA 2024: Miami Art Week Exhibition at Lucid Design District
- Opening Reception: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm | Free with RSVP
- Location: Lucid Design District, 10 NE 41 St., Miami, FL 33137
- Exhibition Dates: December 3 – December 17, 2024
- RSVP here.
“CHROMA 2024, inspired by the purity and intensity of color, aims to highlight that art and society are not merely black and white,” says Payal Tak, owner of Lucid Design District and a participating artist. “Like the vibrant murals and performances within this exhibition, we are enriched by our differences and unified through shared experiences. This exhibition aligns perfectly with Miami’s public art legacy, offering a space for artistic excellence and meaningful dialogue.”
New Artist Activations for CHROMA 2024
CHROMA 2024 introduces three exciting new artist activations that explore the themes of identity, connection, and shared humanity:
- Kevin M. Fletcher will present “Echoes of Unity”, an outdoor mural that captures the essence of Miami as a cultural mosaic. Through flowing abstract figures and architectural shapes, Fletcher’s mural will evolve in real-time, representing the dynamic relationship between the city’s multicultural community, its iconic architecture, and the natural environment.
- Rafael Montilla (KUBE Man) will bring his thought-provoking KUBE Man Performance Series, embodying the powerful idea that “All People Are Created Equal.” The performance symbolizes balance and interconnectedness, challenging audiences to reflect on human equality through the geometric form of the cube.
- Navya Nataraj, known as TheTablaQueen, will perform live tabla fusion, blending traditional Indian rhythms with contemporary music styles. Her performances will showcase the universal power of music to unite people across cultures. Navya Nataraj, known as TheTablaQueen, will perform live Tabla blending her own sounds of traditional Indian beats with modern music styles. Navya is one of the only female Tabla artists of her generation to highlight music’s universal ability to bring people together across cultures. TheTablaQueen has performed at nearly 100 events including VP Kamala Harris’ Diwali party, Smithsonian Institute, and Art Basel Miami for Lucid Design District.
Stay Tuned for Artist Demonstrations and Performance Times
The full schedule of artist demonstrations and performances will be announced closer to the event, providing an opportunity for visitors to meet the artists and witness their work unfold. Free tickets will be available on Eventbrite starting October 11, 2024, with activations beginning at the Opening Reception on December 3rd. RSVP on Eventbrite.
Featured Artists
CHROMA 2024 will feature 20 national and international artists plus 2 live performing artists, collectively offering a vibrant mix of multidisciplinary artworks and engaging live activations. The exhibiting artists are:
- Alejandra Stier (Argentina)
- Andres Lopez Del Castillo (Colombia)
- Carina Adur (Argentina)
- Dariana Arias (Washington D.C.)
- Emilie Gosselin (Canada)
- Graciela Durand Pauli (Argentina)
- Graciela Montich, Curator (Argentina)
- Heather Lynn (Washington D.C.)
- Jeannie B. Cidel (Miami)
- Kevin M. Fletcher (Miami)
- Maria Boneo (Argentina)
- Mónica Avayou (Miami)
- Nelson Delgado (Houston)
- Nimi Trehan (Potomac)
- Paula Izzo (Brazil)
- Payal Tak, Owner (Miami)
- Raquel Chomer (Argentina)
- Robert Frankel (Chicago)
- Sandra de Souza-Peixoto (Miami)
- Simi Bhandari (Germantown)
At a time when inclusivity, community, and sustainability are critical global issues, CHROMA 2024 aims to be one of the most socially relevant and artistically groundbreaking exhibitions of Miami Art Week.
About Lucid Design District
Established in 2021 as a studio and exhibition space for founder Payal Tak’s personal artwork, Lucid Design District opened as an art gallery during Art Basel Miami 2022. Located in Miami Design District’s “art corner” (10-12 NE 41 St. at Miami Ave.), Lucid neighbors iconic spaces like the Museum Garage and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami. The gallery was born from Tak’s desire to connect with the community through collaborative art exchanges. Lucid Design District hosts group exhibitions, educational art talks, and artist networking events. The 3700-sf space is also an ideal environment for design-focused networking events, featuring a large reception area, 8 curio-style ‘idea spaces’ for solo showcases, a full-size kitchen, and a 75’ outdoor seating area with a large installation wall.
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