This is a photo exhibition by 23 photographers from the San Bernardino area.
Her 88 images – of cemeteries, trains, trucks and ordinary residents – make up the exhibition titled “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.”
Jose Morales’ photo “Berdoo Vicla” is part of the exhibition “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Jose Morales)
Vanessa Aguilar’s 2022 photograph “Ave Fuerte” is part of the exhibition “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Vanessa Aguilar)
Angel Palma’s photo “Blessed” is part of the exhibition “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Angel Palma)
Fernanda Durazo’s December 2023 photograph “Bloomington Cemetery” is part of the exhibition “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Fernanda Durazo)
Malik Laing’s 2022 photograph “Dorcas Thete” is part of the exhibition “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Malik Laing)
Jonathan Freemantle Arthurs’ photograph “Phone Home Series 1” is part of the exhibition “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Jonathan Freemantle Arthurs)
Marcus Antonio Dawson’s 2022 photograph “Hand of the Creator” is part of the exhibition “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Marcus Antonio Dawson)
Gilbert Gonzalez’s 2023 photograph “Life” is part of the exhibition “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Gilbert Gonzalez)
Freddy Calderon’s 2020 photograph “Pollute” is part of the exhibition “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Freddy Calderon)
Rod Muñoz’s 2021 photograph “Lydia and Raul” is part of the exhibition “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Rod Muñoz)
Amy Zapata’s 2023 photograph “Los Dos” is part of the exhibition “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Amy Zapata)
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Jose Morales’ photo “Berdoo Vicla” is part of the exhibition “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Jose Morales)
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In the exhibition, which ends this weekend, “San Bernardino photographers tell the story of their community as they see it,” a flyer says.
The aim of the exhibition is to “present the most remarkable current photography by emerging artists from San Bernardino,” according to a press release.
The exhibition, which began in June, can be seen at two locations: the Garcia Center for the Arts in San Bernardino and the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California in downtown Riverside.
The artworks in the free exhibition address social issues, especially in the west of the city. Most of the artists are people of color and self-taught.
The opening hours of the exhibition are as follows.
Southern California Inland Civil Rights Institute3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 103, Riverside. Wednesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. through Friday, August 23.
Garcia Center for the Arts536 W. 11th St., Suite 1, San Bernardino. Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Monday, August 26.
Special eventSunday, August 25, 12-2pm at the Civil Rights Institute. A family-friendly art workshop will be offered with exhibit artists Romaine Washington, Esther Miller and CreativelyRae. Last day to view the exhibit.
