Qualia Contemporary Art in Palo Alto is currently hosting two concurrent exhibitions, "Emergence" and "Tidal Traces," featuring the work of Yulia Pinkusevich, Cathy Lu, and Stella Zhang. The shows explore the four classical elements—fire, earth, air, and water—through a diverse range of media including large-scale ceramic incense sculptures, paintings incorporating charcoal and ash, and mixed-media works inspired by oceanic tides.
Timed to coincide with Women’s History Month, the exhibitions highlight the gallery's commitment to female artists who navigate dual-cultural identities. By showcasing how these artists translate environmental concerns and bodily changes into physical forms, the gallery underscores the intersection of material science, cultural heritage, and contemporary environmental activism within the Silicon Valley art scene.