“So Fun! An Exploration of Maximalism” opens at Vision Gallery in Chandler, Arizona, from August 23 to November 2, 2025. The group exhibition features five artists—including Lex Gjurasic, Sarah Hurwitz, and Sofie Ramos—who use plush emoji bean bags, flowers, Perler beads, and other media to create sculptures, drawings, paintings, and site-specific installations that celebrate the aesthetic of excess. Curated by Hanley Ange, the show counters Minimalist traditions and embraces color, pattern, and repetition to foster storytelling, self-expression, and empowerment.
The exhibition matters because it highlights the growing relevance of contemporary Maximalism as a rebellious, joyful response to historical high-culture biases. By featuring regional and national artists and offering free public programs—including an opening reception and a family-friendly “So Fun!” Day—the show underscores Vision Gallery’s role as a community-oriented nonprofit that supports local artists and funds free art education through the Vision Kids program. It reflects a broader cultural shift toward embracing vibrant, emotionally charged aesthetics in visual art.