The Shell in the Clouds (El Caparazón en las Nubes) Exhibition

Self Help Graphics and Art is proud to present The Shell in the Clouds (El caparazón de las nubes), Pavel Acevedo’s culminating exhibition opening on Friday, December 10th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. In his exhibition, Pavel invites audiences into an environment filled with images exploring migration and adaptation conveyed through mythical Zapotec stories shared by the artist’s elders. The exhibition will be open to the public December 10, 2021 – Feb. 18, 2022.

As the inaugural resident artist for SHG’s Beyond the Press, Pavel began his residency in early 2020, which came to a sudden halt due to the pandemic in March of that year. However, this pause did not conclude his residency or deter his creativity or engagement with the Boyle Heights community in 2021.

RSVP on Eventbrite to celebrate the exhibition and the culmination of his year-long residency! Learn about this exhibition in our upcoming Artist Lab: In the Studio virtual series with Pavel, live on Instagram @SHG1970 at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8. We also encourage you to RSVP to Pavel’s last Open Studio taking place on Thursday, December 16.

NOTE: In accordance with City of Los Angeles municipal code, Self Help Graphics will need to verify proof of vaccination for people visiting the site 12 years of age or older, or a negative covid test taken within 72 hours of being onsite. All people 18 years of age and older will have to show identification as well. Thank you for working with us to ensure the health and safety of all visitors and that we’re in compliance with the City of Los Angeles ordinance. People who do not show either proof of vaccination or a negative covid test will unfortunately be turned away.