March 28 – May 9, 2026
Featured artists Mary Cheung and Leah Knecht
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The exhibition opens March 28, 2026 with a workshop and interactive activity from 11am – 1pm.
Mary Cheung and Leah Knecht were chosen for their vivid interpretations of the world and its history, their use of multiple mediums, and their wild talents. Mary was born in
Hong Kong, raised in San Francisco, and is a bold performer, photographer, and creator. Leah comes from a Japanese American family and creates detailed painted and multimedia works that speak to both personal and cultural history. This is their first time
working together.
Workshop: Mary Cheung celebrates her new painting series Kitty Faces Her Fears – by asking you to interact with the theme of the series – create your own “leave your fears behind” artwork to take home with you on 4×4 coasters
All supplies are provided, free to the public.
Interactive Activity: Leah Knecht will supply a journal or fishbowl with paper available where people can write their immigrant stories, which she can incorporate into her art.
Opening Day Workshop, Saturday, March 28, 2026 11am-1pm
Bookshop Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday 10 AM-5:30 PM
Friday 10 AM-8:00 PM
Saturday 10 AM-8:00 PM
Sunday 11 AM-7:00 PM
Underdog Bookstore
312 S. Myrtle Avenue,
Monrovia, CA 91016
@arroyoartscollective @underdogbooks @a.laurabrody
www.opulentmobility.com, www.dreamsbymachine.com
This exhibition is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, LA County Department of Arts and Culture as part of Creative Recovery LA, an initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan, the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program as funded by the State of California and administered by CalOSBA.
