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Artist Talk

Yang Jiang: I Thought I’d Be Braver

 
 

Yang Jiang: I Thought I’d Be Braver

Artist Talk Presented by Yang Jiang

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Please join us for an artist talk with Yang Jiang. She will share a special presentation on her Athenaeum show, I thought I’d Be Braver, and how it connects to her career and process. A members-only reception will take place from 5:30–6:00 p.m. The reception for all ticketholders will take place at 6:00 p.m., followed by a lecture at 6:30 p.m.    

Amy Adler

Yang Jiang (b. 1988, Wu Yi Shan, China) is a San Diego–based artist and therapist whose tactile and dreamlike creations embody emotional liberation and spiritual freedom. Her fantastical pieces use light, texture, and sculptural form to convey a sense of vulnerability and resilience. Her art has been exhibited at the Athenaeum Art Center, Visual Art + Supply, Revision San Diego, and the Brown Building. Jiang is a graduate of Wellesley College and the University of San Diego.

I Thought I’d Be Braver, Jiang’s debut solo exhibition, is a decade-long chronicle of her journey toward emotional courage. Her early work, characterized by bold colors and harsh textures, reflects the pain of repressed emotions and a fear of vulnerability. Gradually, this aesthetic softens into one of sheer, vibrant hues and delicate layers, mirroring her internal shift toward nurturance, forgiveness, and compassion. A testament to the beauty and complexity of spiritual survival, Jiang’s work offers viewers a poignant reminder of the courage and tenderness of the human heart.

 
 

ATHENAEUM ART CENTER
1955 Julian Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113

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LECTURE BEGINS AT 6:30 PM.
MEMBERS-ONLY RECEPTION FROM 5:30–6:00 PM.
GENERAL RECEPTION AT 6:00 PM.

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS:
Free for members / $20 nonmember / $5 students and residents in the Athenaeum Art Center’s neighborhood 

Online ticket sales are subject to ticketing fees.

  • The lectures will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a members-only reception, and at 6 p.m. for a general reception. Seating is first-come; first-served. Priority seating will be given to Donor level members and above. 

    These events will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each concert.

  • Payment must be received in order to reserve a spot at a lecture.

    Your reservation is not complete until you receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your tickets have not been reserved. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder or contact us at info@ljathenaeum.org or (858) 454-5872 to ensure your booking is finalized. 

  • ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. In the event of a cancellation for which there is no rescheduled date, a refund for this ticket may be issued at the option of the management.