OC Great Park in Irvine presents, Beyond the Decorative.  Before the 19th-century, art served as ornament, decorating walls and living quarters. Beyond the Decorative surveys how contemporary artists are redefining decorative techniques and subjects by creating new narratives relating to individuality and self-expression through the mediums of painting, photography, video, sculpture, textile design, and wallpapers.

This exhibition will feature an essay by artist and curator Constance Mallinson, and include works from nationally and internationally recognized artists including Zafi Ahmed, Casey Baden, Susy Bielak, Reed van Brunschot, Fatima Franks, Samantha Greenfeld, Michael Harnish, David Krovblit, Lesley Kice Nishigawara, Cecilia Paredes, Fred Schmalz, and Nikita Vishnevskiy.