THE VAULT
Located above our studios at PAAC, off of the Second Floor Gallery is our exhibition space THE VAULT. Featuring artwork by PAAC artistic Staff and Interns.


LAUREN EMERITZ
HAND-CARVED ALPHABET
MAY 7-28 2016
This show includes the Hand-Carved Alphabet, drawn, carved and printed by Lauren Emeritz and the book, a hard-bound accordion book of the printed Hand-Carved Alphabet. Work on the Hand-Carved Alphabet began in April 2013, over time it transitioned from a carving project to a book project. The book was completed in April 2016.
The letters are carved out of Linoblock, Pine, Basswood and Plywood. They were letterpress printed using a Vandercook on Lettra 220 paper, and accordion bound with orange mulberry paper.
The book was published by Abstract Orange in 2016 in an Edition of 20.
PAST EXHIBITIONS

SAGE DAWSON
LITTLE TAVERN
APRIL 2-30 2016
Opening Reception: April 2, 4-6 pm
Pyramid Atlantic presents new work by Sage Dawson

FRANC ROSARIO
DONUTS
DECEMBER 7-30 2015
Opening Reception: December 9, 7:30-8:30 pm
Pyramid Atlantic presents new work by Franc Rosario.

SAARALIISA YLITALO
BROKEN PLACES
SEPTEMBER 3 - 30, 2015
Opening Reception: September 13, 2–4 pm
Pyramid Atlantic presents Saaraliisa Ylitalo - Broken Places. Saaraliisa Ylitalo, a mixed media artist, has been working in the field of fiber for over 40 years. During much of that time she has lived and taught abroad in Costa Rica, Japan, Peru and South Africa. Broken Places is a show of her new work at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, in Silver Spring. The show is a response to the Ernest Hemingway’s quote: “The world breaks everyone, and afterword, some are strong at the broken places.” She currently teaches at Pyramid Atlantic and the Art League in Alexandria, and has a studio in DC Studio Arts in Takoma DC.

TRIBAL EXCURSION
AUGUST 17 - 31, 2015
Opening Reception: August 22, 5–7 pm
Pyramid Atlantic presents Tribal Excursions by artist Korey Richardson. This exhibition is an exploration of a tribal style; influenced by the lowbrow movement, an underground visual art movement that arose in the Los Angeles, California area in the late 1970s. Through painting and print making, Richardson seeks to create dialog that explores Black history, music and art. The ambiguous symbolism is a reflection of his beliefs and ideas toward urban African American culture.
PREVAIL
AUGUST 3, 2015 - AUGUST 15, 2015
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center presents this month's exhibition, Prevail, by Print and Bookmaker, Kimberly McCarthy. She joins us for the summer as one of our Gallery Interns. Her work features a large Lithograph installation as well as handmade books, revolving around the theme of nature and our interactions with the environment.