Roots & Wings Gallery Reception & Artist Talk

Celebrate Roots & Wings with an evening of art exploration, conversation, and reflection. Join us for a reception with light refreshments and an artist talk with Ronit Shalem as she shares insights into her vibrant, layered works that dive into memory, migration, and the meaning of home. Through intricate patterns, bold landscapes, and symbolic natural imagery, Shalem invites us to consider how our histories shape us while leaving space for transformation and possibility. 

ABOUT THE ARTIST 

Ronit Shalem is a visual artist who blends storytelling, pattern, and symbolic detail. Originally from Tel Aviv, Israel and now based in Northern California, she works with layered textures, animals, and repeated shapes to create imaginative worlds that feel both playful and reflective. For Shalem, art is a way to process life and hold its contradictions with care, exploring the balance between holding on and moving forward.