The Museum of Contemporary Art Flagstaff (MOCAF) will host "The Seed at the Center: Part Two" on March 28, featuring artists Jaques Cazaubon Seronde, aka Cazo, and Madeleine Sophia.
This exhibit is a continuation of Cazo’s exhibit titled “Forever Changes� that took place in December of last year.
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“The seed at the center is like the heartbeat of our lives. It's what draws us to be here and be good people -- and want to show up and make beauty and think about what seeds we are planting for our lives, and for the lives of our community,� Madeleine Sophia said.
Courtesy of Cazo
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"Even though the work itself is different mediums, different styles, the feeling is all inspired from the same place. It was a natural unity,� Cazo said about the union of the two artists in this exhibition.
Courtesy of Cazo
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