John Wayne Airport hosts art exhibition to inspire hope

Heather Bowling curated an exhibition at John Wayne Airport's Terminal C Gallery, aiming to counteract feelings of hopelessness and isolation through art. The exhibition, inspired by community resilience, is designed to spotlight artists who engage with their communities and use art as a change agent.

Diane Briones Williams, a featured artist, is a Filipinx-American whose work explores individual roles within power systems. Her contributions, including two large-scale fiber pieces, were made in collaboration with young students, emphasizing collective creativity.

Marie-Josè, another artist, has a series titled "Celestial Martyr," which aims to immortalize individuals who suffered unjust deaths. She remarks, “The work in this show mostly culminates from the desire to immortalize people who didn’t deserve the deaths they suffered, whether it be a result of lack of healthcare, brutality, or violence."