well-crafted at Castalia

Please join us for the opening reception of well-crafted, a series curated by Brianna Ray at Castalia on Sunday, September 21st, from 6 - 9 pm.

well-crafted is committed to showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship of local artists from various disciplines. Our mission is to create a space that celebrates thoughtfully made work, fosters meaningful connections between artists and the community, and honors the value of local, original expression.

This installment presents a dialogue between image and visual imagery, creating a call and response—not just between disciplines, but also between emotion and interpretation. Alice Jackson-Clark captures fleeting moments, while Brea Harris offers verses that interpret or reinterpret these scenes. In some instances, the roles reverse, and the poem becomes the prompt for the image. Mars Streepy creates mixed media works, each accompanied with short, luminous texts that serve as emotional anchors, reminding viewers of presence and resilience. Together, their work invites you to explore how image and language reflect and affirm the human experience.

Castalia is an experimental craft cocktail bar located in Midtown, Detroit. Focusing on the harmony between flavor and fragrance, each drink is paired with a scent from their sister company, Sfumato.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Host or Publisher Brianna Ray