Future Finds
Bathers Library2310 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, USA.
Group Exhibition, 2026
Future Finds is a fictional store selling artifacts of ecological remnants from the Bay Area, set in the Year 2100. We will be populating the store front with artifacts that engage with the Bay Area ecosystem, contributed by artists and presented as rare, nostalgic ecological samples.
The Future Finds storefront will be activated by a series of talks, performances and workshops focused on the possible futures of Bay Area ecology from different intersectional lenses.
This exhibition is supported by Bathers Library and Justin Carder.
Curation and production led by L. Song Wu, K. Sid Zhang and Bhumikorn Kongtaveelert.
Workshop
2.14
5 - 7 pm
Handmade Pigments From Natural Materials
Catherine Wang McMahon
Join artist Catherine Wang McMahon for a hands-on workshop creating handground pigments from locally sourced natural materials. Participants will learn to transform charcoal, oyster shells, redwood bark, and serpentinite into natural pigments and take home their own jar of handmade color. Catherine will demonstrate practical techniques for grinding and preparing pigments while sharing the histories and ecological significance of each material. Charcoal connects to California’s cultural burns and the history of fire on the land. Oyster shells reflect coastal ecosystems and cultural heritage. Redwood bark honors California’s iconic trees, and serpentinite reveals the geological forces shaping the region. This workshop offers participants both practical skills and a deeper understanding of the natural and cultural stories embedded in these materials, fostering a mindful, hands-on connection to art, ecology, and place.