I was very grateful to be part of this art exhibition recently! Here is a bit more about it:
Mixtape is a juried group exhibition showcasing visual artwork inspired by a favorite song title or lyric, any genre, any era, any mood.
This was my first time having any photo I have taken on display in a gallery, so it was definitely a feeling I will remember.
My printed photo on display:
Digital version:
"Back in time" was inspired by a song called "Obstacles" by Syd matters. The song reflects on life as an adult and has a feeling of nostalgia. This photo aims to capture a longing for help to return to a simpler time while feeling lost as an adult.
I discovered this song while playing the video game, Life is Strange (2015) which had a great impact on me for a mix of reasons, but mostly identifying with the main character, Max Caulfield. Max Caulfield is an introverted photography student from a small coastal town who discovers she can rewind time. I relate to her in a lot of ways—growing up in a small coastal town myself, loving photography, and being more introverted and reflective on life. The video game itself explores some dark themes which can be disturbing, but I feel overall is well written and has a great soundtrack.
It was really cool to see other people’s artwork on display and how they got inspired by music too. Here are a couple of others on display that I really enjoyed
There are many more amazing works in the exhibition to see, and all works will be on display at the Medium art center in Ukiah until September 27th, 2025.