November 8th-December 20th, 2025: Hive Mind
Hive Mind, hosted by NAV Arts, is an exhibition centered on communication and connection. Participating artists were divided into three groups, each led by a captain. Every captain began by sharing one completed artwork with their group—without any explanation of its meaning or creation. Based solely on visual interpretation, each artist created their own response piece. Once finished, the group’s collective works (excluding the original) were passed to another captain, who then interpreted that new set of images in turn. Through this process, themes, styles, and techniques evolved organically, resulting in a final exhibition that showcases the full interconnected body of work from all participating artists. This exhibit will be on show at the NH Audubon Massabesic Center in Auburn, NH.
I chose to title this piece Koi No Yokan, a Japanese phrase that describes the feeling upon meeting someone and sensing that you are destined to fall in love. It’s not immediate love at first sight, but a quiet knowing that it will come. I represented my partner and myself as koi fish in a pond with wooden lily pads and a cat paw surrounding us. In Japanese culture, koi symbolize perseverance, strength, and enduring love, often swimming together as a pair to represent unity and mutual growth. Through this imagery, the piece captures the idea of two souls naturally drawn together, moving gracefully through the currents of life and love. Below also shows the art piece we were given ☺
NAV Arts is a group of loosely affiliated Artists, Writers, Musicians and Performers based in New England. Having no permanent space or gallery, shows and exhibits are worked to different spaces, based on a shared theme or idea. Artists of all disciplines and skill levels are welcome to take part.
The Exhibit will be held November 8th - December 20th with the Opening Reception on November 8th 11am-3pm. Most art is for sale as well!
The piece that inspired our work:
The Ethereal AfternoonMedium: Acrylic and Acrylic Ink
Artist: Art by Cassia
