A Colorful Dream is a family-friendly, interactive exhibition by contemporary fine art photographer Adrien Broom opening at the Cannon Art Gallery on April 15. The exhibit features a suite of photographs, some of them large in scale, detailing a young girl’s journey as she discovers a series of monochromatic fantasy worlds exploring the rich hues and associations that we have with every color in the spectrum.
Over three years in her studio, Broom constructed eight individual sets composed of objects evoking the essence of each respective color. She then photographed a young girl exploring and traveling through each world, passing through small portals that lead her on a journey through a red world, then orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and lastly a rainbow encompassing all the colors. Encountering creatures, characters and vivid landscapes, Broom’s protagonist finds worlds lush, joyful and even sometimes startling.
At a Glance
- Exhibition runs from April 15 – May 27, 2023
- Located at Cannon Art Gallery, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011
- Admission is free
- More information: 442-339-2021
Hours for Cannon Art Gallery
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Noon - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: Noon - 7 p.m.
About the William D. Cannon Art Gallery
The 2000-square foot William D. Cannon Art Gallery opened September 25, 1999 and is located in the Carlsbad City Library complex at Dove Lane and El Camino Real in the south of Carlsbad. The main entrance to the gallery is accessible from the complex’s central courtyard. Over 2,000 people visit the complex per day, which in addition to the library and gallery includes the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium (220 seat multiple-use facility), the Gowland Meeting Room (a multipurpose workshop room) and a children’s Sculpture Garden.
