“Money” by Jana Cruder

IN CONVERSATION WITH JANA CRUDER

A VIRTUAL PREVIEW AND ARTIST TALK

Moderated by Rachel Cline

If you’re an art-lover, fashion-lover, fem-ally, lady-boss, or mid-century aficionado, we’ve got something spectacular for you!

On April 15, pour a cup of tea or whip up a Bellini and join visionary artist Jana Cruder and art consultant Rachel Cline in conversation. You’ll discover the epic story of the female archetype told through the rich visual language of Cruder in her newest collection, HERSTORY.

HERSTORY is a panorama of candy-colored scenes. It’s a look into the complexities of feminism, the tiresome and callow demands of the patriarchy, and the aftershock of relentless cultural programming.

The main character enters her sexual prime, and her biological clock is ticking. She is exploring liberation from cultural norms and earning her own money while feeling disillusioned by the daily corruption, exploitation, and entrenched racism in her culture. She’s feeling the pull of the expected domestic life while trying to find the right relationship with puzzling capitalistic symbols of happiness. She starts an exploration into alternate realities and psychedelics. It all opens her and her comrades to possibilities far beyond what they were told to want. As she becomes more aware of the inner workings of the MANufactured world, she feels her reality polarize between her call to be active in the world and the potential of motherhood.

HERSTORY is set in the 1970s, an era not unlike today – an era of cultural awakening (and resistance) to the symbiotic relationship of existence

Jana Cruder is a Los Angeles-based fine artist exploring the themes of sexuality, gender roles, identity, and human relationships with technology, each other, and the environment.

Rachel Cline is a Las Vegas-based art consultant who works with art collectors, hospitality brands, and corporations across the nation.

Together, Cruder and Cline will discuss the collection’s origin that started over a decade ago with “What Lies Beneath.” Cruder’s 2011 photographic narrative.

They will continue the conversation in significant ways, touching on the pathway to artistic liberation, what it’s like to be a lady boss, and the complexity of gender roles. Cruder will share how she finds focus through all the day-to-day distractions.

Don’t expect the duo to shy away from challenging subject matter.

Be a part of the conversation by registering for the live virtual event at https://www.rclinearts.com/herstoryvirtual.

Participation is free but requires registration.

This talk is part of a series of events in conjunction with a live exhibition on display at Soho Lofts in Downtown Las Vegas from April 11 – May 6, 2022. A live artist reception is scheduled for April 21 in the Las Vegas Arts District, where all artwork is for sale. Sam Cherry of Cherry Development kindly sponsored the gallery space.

To find out more about this story, head to https://www.rclinearts.com/herstory or follow them on social @rclinearts and @janacruder.