Transformative Currents

Transformative Currents examines the historical causes and ongoing effects of the cultural and environmental devastation of the Pacific Ocean and harnesses art’s potential to enact positive ecological change, both planetary and local.
 
Covering nearly one-third of the earth’s surface, the Pacific Ocean is home to thousands of interconnected peoples, species, and ecosystems—all under threat from climate change, industrial pollution, and overfishing. Works in diverse media by 21 contemporary artists and collaborative teams are organized around the theme of ocean currents, which traverse the Pacific and suggest fluidity, interconnectivity, and collective responsibility. Each project addresses a specific issue affecting the coastal environment; together, they highlight the interdependency of resources and the impact of local actions on global problems.
 
At a time when the health of the Pacific Ocean is in a fragile and volatile state, Transformative Currents unites art, science, and Indigenous knowledge systems to raise awareness and improve coastal conditions. In addition to the Oceanside exhibition, there will be two satellite installations at the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) in Costa Mesa and the Crystal Cove Conservancy in Newport Beach.

 

Pictured: Paul Rosero Contreras, Dark Paradise 2 (Above); Isabel Beavers, The Luxuriant Garden (Below, top); Genevieve Robertson, Sea Lettuce (Below, bottom).

Events and Programs

Join us for exciting events and programs themed and celebrated around Transformative Currents exhibition.

Exhibition Celebration | October 5, 2024, 5:00–7:00pm

Join us for an evening of art and drinks as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions.   Members free, $15 Visitors. Registration link available soon.

 

Art for All | Sunday, September 1, 2024, 12:00-2:00pm

OMA invites our community to a free, intergenerational art-making experience for all levels. Participants are encouraged to spark inspiration by visiting current exhibitions. Free.

 

Street Level | Friday, September 20, 2024, 6:00-9:00pm

Highlighting themes from current exhibitions at the museum, Street Level transforms OMA into a stage to discover performers from across Southern California.  $15 Adults, children under 18 and museum members free. Registration link available soon.

 

Off the Wall: Transformative Currents | Thursday, October 10, 2024, 6:00-7:30pm

Off The Wall is a conversation series that brings together community leaders, artists, and curators to engage in discussions about current affairs affecting the creative health and well-being of our region.  $15 Visitors, $10 Members, $5 Artist Alliance / Students. Registration link available soon.

 

Art for All | Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, 2024, 12:00-2:00pm (PST Regional Weekend) 

OMA invites our community to a free, intergenerational art-making experience for all levels. Participants are encouraged to spark inspiration by visiting current exhibitions. Free.

AT CRYSTAL COVE CONSERVANCY

THANK YOU TO OUR EXHIBITION SPONSORS

Transformative Currents is among more than 50 exhibitions and programs presented as part of Pacific Standard Time. Returning in September 2024 with its latest edition, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, this landmark regional event explores the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is a Getty initiative. For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, please visit: pst.art

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