“On the Edge” exhibition Jan. 31

“On Edge,” a exhibition of new work by Dana O’Malley and Fidencio Martinez will open at the Vine Art Center Sat., Jan. 31, 6-9pm and will continue through Feb. 28. The center is located at 2637 27th Ave. S.

Investigate edginess at the Vine Arts Center — paintings, sculptures, and installations that question, push, and breach borders.

Fidencio Martinez was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, but was raised in North Carolina after his family migrated. His current work examines immigration, the drug war, and socio-economic issues affecting Mexico. In his work, Martinez manipulates newspaper cuttings, maps, paper, and painting surfaces to refer to the crafts and customs taught to him as a toddler in Oaxaca — ones used to celebrate festivals and mourn the dead.

Dana O’Malley is from St Paul. She is currently making small abstract paintings that breach their edges and become sculptural objects. O’Malley’s paintings reference the economic times amidst this perhaps lavish girl world. It’s like when reaching into that winter coat you bought in 2007 and realize there is a hole in the pocket — and past the hole there are earrings, lipstick, and a twenty in the liner.

After the opening, gallery hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 5-6:45pm, and Saturdays, 11am-5pm. There is street parking.