Illumination & Intuition in PHOSPHENE — San Diego Union-Tribune

In this thoughtful feature, San Diego Union-Tribune arts writer Michael James Rocha explores PHOSPHENE through curator Dinah Poellnitz’s eyes. The article delves into the exhibition’s invitation to look inward— to intuition, memory and ancestral knowledge —and introduces readers to the distinctive practices of featured artists Bryttney-Mischele Salvant, Mark Chamness, Pastelle, and Akiko Surai.

Exhibition Details

Exhibit Dates: July 18 - August 15, 2026
Gallery Hours: Fridays 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays 12-6 p.m.; or by appointment

Opening Reception: July 18 | 4-7 p.m.

Closing Reception + Artist Talk: August 15 | 12-3 p.m.

Location: Art Produce Gallery, 3139 University Ave., San Diego

Presented by: Space 4 Art in partnership with Art Produce
Supported by: The Prebys Foundation Arts Ecosystem Grant