Inner Visions
Featuring 6 artists
A curated exploration of optical phenomena and visual storytelling, featuring six artists whose work examines how we see and interpret the world through lenses, light, and perspective.
Featured Works
Light Through Glass
by Maria Chen
A study of how light transforms as it passes through vintage optical elements.
Mechanical Memories
by David Park
Close-up studies of vintage camera mechanisms.
Anamorphic Dreams
by The Optics Lab
Images captured with vintage anamorphic cinema lenses.
Vintage Vision
by Alexandra Petrov
Portraits shot on pre-1960s Soviet lenses.
Fog City Dreams
by Michael Tran
Black and white landscapes capturing San Francisco's iconic fog.
Neighborhood Windows
by Catherine O'Brien
A typological study of residential windows throughout the Inner Sunset.
About This Exhibition
Inner Visions brings together six artists whose work explores the intersection of optics, technology, and visual perception. Each artist approaches the theme from a unique angle—from the physics of light refraction to the mechanical beauty of vintage cameras, from the distinctive rendering of antique lenses to the atmospheric qualities of San Francisco's fog.
Together, these works invite viewers to consider not just what we see, but how we see it—the tools, conditions, and perspectives that shape our visual experience.
Coming Summer 2026
This exhibition is currently in preparation. Full artist statements and work descriptions will be published closer to the opening date.
The Artists
- Maria Chen — Light Through Glass
- David Park — Mechanical Memories
- The Optics Lab — Anamorphic Dreams
- Alexandra Petrov — Vintage Vision
- Michael Tran — Fog City Dreams
- Catherine O'Brien — Neighborhood Windows
Exhibition Details
- Opening: June 15, 2026
- Duration: June 15 – August 31, 2026
- Location: The Garage Gallery, 1300 block of 9th Avenue, San Francisco
- Hours: Visible 24/7 from the street
- Admission: Free
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Viewing Information
Location: The Garage Gallery
Address: 1300 block of 9th Avenue, Inner Sunset, San Francisco
Hours: Visible 24/7 from the street
Display Cases: 6 cases, each 15.25" × 11"