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“Dreamscapes” art by Daisuke Okamoto + Brenda Cibrian

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April 3, 2026 at Manna Gallery in Oakland, CA

473 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Artist Statement: Daisuke Okamoto Daisuke Okamoto’s work, “OKAINA IMAGE” is an elaborate and involved system of ink line drawings representing identity and transformation, exploring the cycle of life in the complex, biomorphic narratives of the organic. Daisuke Okamoto was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, and currently works and resides in Los Angeles, California. Okamoto’s art is heavily influenced by science fiction and psychedelic culture. Given his intense passion for repetitive line drawing, Okamoto has been known to work over a year on a single piece. Okamoto partnered with Microsoft on a Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and made a mural for the ad campaign in 2022. And he has also done collaborative projects with PBS KCET in Southern California. Okamoto’s murals are in CA, TX, NV, OR, UT, MI, NY in the United States, Tokyo Japan, and Berlin Germany. Artist statement: Brenda Cibrian Through paintings and murals I seek to make art that uplifts and creates connection within ourselves and with the world around us. My work starts with a feeling first then subject matter, I then add in playful elements with a whimsical visual flair. I use surreal colors, combine imagery that is in and out of focus, with graphical, symbolic shapes to tie compositions together. I like to explore themes of identity, introspection, core memories and nostalgia. Nature, abstract shapes and people are recurring elements in my art and my influences come from my Mexican American upbringing in South Central as well as early 2000s internet culture. April 3rd – May 30th, 2026 Receptions: First Friday, April 3rd, 5-10pm Receptions: First Friday, May 1st, 5-10pm Hours: Saturdays 1-5pm Every first Friday of the month 5-9pm otherwise by appointment
Date: April 3, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM 5:00 PM

Manna Gallery is a small contemporary art space in Oakland’s Uptown neighborhood, on the 25th Street gallery row where several independent galleries and studios share the block. The space is straightforward and easy to navigate, with one main room that usually holds a single focused exhibition, so visitors can take their time with each piece without feeling rushed. more...

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