Comment: Two takes on American art with Asian influence, Lai's work being precise, easy to look at, architectural, calligraphic, a bit anime in color and feel; and Brown's unique African-Asian-American blend addressing the proliferation of wannabe hip-hop lifestylers and attainment through material consumption. Plus you get free in-your-face street life as you walk to the gallery, real down-and-outers exploring limited options. For you upscale artsters who confine your pip-pipping to brie and cracker venues, a little Luggage Store grit might remind you to share the wealth.

Artist/Artists: Iona Rozeal Brown, Stella Lai.