Into the Rabbit Hole: Truths Un/Known

Into the Rabbit Hole: Truths Un/Known explores locally rooted cultural and generational superstitions. Often involving notions of luck, fate, or magic, superstitions form the basis for some of the most fascinating untold and offbeat stories of Northern California. Arising from practices rooted in fears of the unknown or the desire for control over human, natural, or supernatural causes, superstitions are frequently associated with rituals or behaviors that are believed to influence outcomes, either good or bad. Passed down through families and communities, they become cultural touchstones and beliefs. Superstitions can also be seen as “counterculture” to Silicon Valley’s technology-driven culture, one that reveres data and facts. What if learning to become comfortable with what is unknowable—and letting intuition, imagination, and creativity lead—can reveal even more profound truths?

Into the Rabbit Hole features many newly commissioned artworks by Montalvo’s Lucas Artists Program Fellows. Participating artists include: Kim Abeles, Michael Arcega, Lisa Anne Auerbach, Alexa Burrell, Victoria Fu, Mildred Howard, Cara Levine, Masako Miki, Ranu Mukherjee, Ali True, Allison Wiese, Stella Zhang, and others.

Montalvo Arts Center has partnered with neighboring West Valley College to present this exhibition. Outdoor works are on view within Montalvo Arts Center’s five-acre formal gardens and grounds. The exhibition of additional works at the West Valley College Art Gallery closes June 6.