Join us for the public opening reception of The Center Cannot Hold on Thursday, June 13 from 6-8 PM at Union Hall!

During the opening reception there will be a musical performance by David Castillo.

Light refreshments will be provided. Opening receptions are always free and open to all!

About The Center Cannot Hold

Fitz J. Lewis, Sara Rockinger, and Stephanie Mercedes engage with themes of gun violence, war, and cultural conditioning. Featuring a combination of performance, sculpture, and textile art, the collection of works questions societal norms, explores personal experiences and challenges the glorification of guns and war in our culture. The exhibition critically examines these issues and attempts to transform symbols of violence and loss into expressions of beauty, art, and transformation.

Curated by Esther Hernandez

The Center Cannot Hold will be on view through August 10, 2024. Union Hall’s regular gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 12-6pm. No appointment is required!

David Castillo

David Castillo is an untrained multi-instrumentalist and interdisciplinary artist living in Denver, Colorado. Before pursuing collaborators outside of traditional music settings, David had several touring bands, multimedia projects and has spent countless years booking shows/contributing to the local DIY community. Although David plays many instruments, his current focus is on woodwinds, electronics, percussion and cello.

In recent years, David has found more inspiration outside of traditional music venues such as galleries, churches, museums and outdoor parks. He enjoys collaborating with interdisciplinary visual and performance artists through improvisation. His lack of formal musical training makes working with visual artists distinctive because they can create their own language together outside of what is expected of them.