CAAM and the California Artist Coalition of Los Angeles (CACLA) have partnered to present new and exciting work by local artists Charla Puryear, Nikki Presley, Duane Paul, Michael Massenburg, Pam Douglas and Tanya Aguiñiga. Shared Thread explores associations between us and our physical environments. Some artists choose to emphasize their affinity towards the natural elements while others investigate family relationships and the paradox of living in an urban setting. The six artists have collaborated to create installations in CAAM’s courtyard that include paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, furniture, assemblage, and text.