Presidio Theatre x 111 Minna Gallery Present: Refractions of Place & Presence

Join us for a vibrant exhibition celebrating the intersection of performance, memory, and global perspective through the work of two multidisciplinary artists: Yingri Guan and Cristina Miraflor Ibarra.

This event is free to attend with RSVP.
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Yingri Guan weaves technology, design, and generative form into stunning visual experiences. With roots in China, Singapore, and the Pacific Northwest, her work explores patterns—both natural and human-made—that connect cultures across borders. Through digital fabrication and an inquisitive lens, Yingri invites viewers to see the invisible threads that shape our world.

Cristina Miraflor Ibarra captures the immediacy of lived experience with fluid watercolors rendered in real-time. Her art thrives on movement and observation, often painted live during performances with just ink, water, and a portable kit. Grounded in Filipino heritage and Bay Area rhythms, her pieces echo with song, memory, and the joy of the everyday sublime.

Together, Guan and Ibarra offer distinct yet harmonious approaches to how art can reflect, respond to, and reframe the world around us.

Opening Reception + Artist Talk

Wednesday, September 3
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Presidio Theatre Lobby

Celebrate with us at a free, in-person reception featuring drinks, conversation, and an Artist 2 Artist Talk — a special dialogue between Cristina & Yingri, moderated by returning artist Rhonel Roberts, whose own work opened this series. This is a chance to hear the artists discuss their process, their paths, and the shared landscapes that inspire them.

This event is free to attend with RSVP.
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Following the opening, the exhibition will remain on display through the summer during Presidio Theatre show nights, accessible with ticketed entry.