TESTIMONIALS
"Celebrating the power of art to challenge assumptions and inspire dialogue, Melissa Arostequi's exhibition, 'Beyond the Surface: Assumptions Unveiled,' offers a profound exploration of perception and prejudice. A must-see for anyone seeking to engage with art that provokes thought and fosters understanding." - Sergio Gomez, Curator
“Melissa Arostegui’s Beyond the Surface: Assumptions Unveiled sparked immediate engagement and meaningful conversation among attendees of all ages. Through interactive portraits, personal objects, and a QR-code matching experience, viewers were challenged to confront the assumptions they make based on appearance. The exhibition achieved 100% participation, with guests staying long after the opening to discuss their reactions and results.” — Beth Peterson, Executive Art Director
“Melissa’s art is truly inspiring. Breathtaking.” – Shelly Wroten
“Melissa Arostegui’s newest exhibit, Beyond the Surface: Assumptions Unveiled, engages the viewer with her beautiful portraits combined with fun interactive elements. A thought-provoking exploration about our own implicit assumptions.”
- Maureen Coogan
“This exhibition was a marvelous revelation, broadening our perspectives and challenging preconceptions we didn’t even realize we held. It sparked meaningful dialogues with my children, who were particularly enchanted by the interactive components. Altogether, it was an enriching experience for our entire family.” – Montenegro Family
“I enjoyed the interactive element of this beautifully painted exhibit. The artist invites us to not only view her paintings, but to study them and draw conclusions about the paintings’ subjects.” – Mickey Lewis
“Melissa’s collection of portraits was a joy to view, especially with the natural lighting of the gallery illuminating the canvas, allowing viewers to truly appreciate her artistic ability. Additionally, the interactive feature of the exhibit, where objects representing each person in the painting are included, add an extra fun and immersive experience for all who participate. A very neat concept.” – Nicole Malenius
“The portraits spoke to me. I felt I knew those people and their stories.” Rush Patel