{"title":"CALVIN MA | BLEND IN: ECHOES","description":"\u003cp\u003eJuly 3 - 26, 2025\u003cbr\u003eOpening First Thursday, July 3, 6 - 8 pm\u003cbr\u003eFoster\/White will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlend In: Echoes is a continuation of my Blend In series reflecting on experiences with social anxiety. For me, social anxiety isn't just about bracing for the next awkward moment; it's also like my brain has a highlight reel of past social flubs that it loves to replay at the most inconvenient times. Seemingly out of nowhere, these random memories of slightly embarrassing encounters or moments I'd rather forget pop up like unwelcome guests. These mental reruns con-tribute to a persistent background hum of \"what if\" and \"oh no.\" The sculptures in this exhibition playfully explore this phenomenon, each piece attempting to capture the quirky and sometimes absurd ways these unexpected mental intrusions can echo in the present.\u003c\/em\u003e - Calvin Ma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a listing of more available work and biographical information, please visit Calvin Ma's \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fosterwhite.com\/collections\/calvin-ma\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eprimary page\u003c\/a\u003e on our website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Calvin Ma CV at Foster\/White Gallery Seattle WA\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bau-xi.co\/seattle\/Ma%20CV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalvin Ma CV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"echoes","title":"Echoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCalvin Ma utilizes a recurring figure in his sculptural work to explore personal struggles with social anxiety and where we find solace. 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His characteristically stunning highly detailed work here showcases his skill through the bright feathers and rich surface details of each form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchoes\u003c\/em\u003e depicts an Eastern bluebonnet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calvin Ma","offers":[{"title":"19 x 16 x 6 inches","offer_id":45637451284657,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0457\/1833\/9735\/files\/Ma_Echoes_web_1.jpg?v=1750527985"},{"product_id":"flutter","title":"Flutter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCalvin Ma utilizes a recurring figure in his sculptural work to explore personal struggles with social anxiety and where we find solace. Ma has shared that he has faced difficulties in the social environment, often feeling heightened nervousness or anxiety in groups. 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