This event is at capacity.

Saturday, Nov 2 at 5:30 pm

Obsession in Surrender: Seeking the Sublime in Creation and Collecting

Artistic creation often borders on obsession, where artists surrender to the process and desired outcomes. Similarly, collectors obsessively seek deeper meaning in the objects they acquire. This session delves into these themes with a distinguished panel: GESTE artists Betsy Green, Daphane Park, Naomi B Cook and art collector Dominic Palfreyman.

Moderated by Skinder Hundal, co-curator UtOpium, Founding Partner Shin Dō

and at 6:30 pm

High Art - the use of plant medicines and psychedelics in contemporary art

How does the historical practice of consuming botanicals affect ways of seeing? Should this be recognised as a form of artistic medium?

GESTE artists Fiona Valentine Thomann, Valéry Schatz and Jorge Rosano Gamboa guide us through their journeys from self-discovery to utopian ideation trips that inform their creative imperatives.

Moderated by Shiva Lynn Burgos, co-curator UtOpium, Founding Partner Shin Dō

Confirmed RSVP’s only.