Boom! Action!Creative neurons fire as one artist’s link in the chain inspires the next. A dynamic art installation — exploding onto the global scene — each piece a reaction to the previous one.
Chain Reaction is IOAC’s most ambitious project to date. Through this collective effort 14 artists from eight countries — most who’ve never met in person — are working together, building a world class art installation and international friendships. Square by square, each link in the chain reflects the work of the individual artist while creating something greater than the sum of its parts.
If you are interested in displaying the project in your gallery/art space please get in touch with the project’s lead Ruth Christensen at ruth@ioac.art
International Online Art Collective brings global art collaboration to The Hybrid Gallery in Eugene
The collaborative art installation will be on display at The Hybrid Gallery Sept. 5-Oct. 20, 2025. A free-to-the-public opening reception with refreshments and a chance to meet the Oregon-based artists included in this show will be held Sept. 12, 4-9PM. Public art events leading up to and during the show will be held in conjunction with the exhibition.
In addition to displaying the 100 artworks, IOAC brings art to Eugene through their “Art for All” community events. Leading up to the show, art workshops will be offered at The Hybrid by IOAC members Susan Detroy, (“Fun with Tea-Bag Paper Art”, Aug. 23, 11AM-1PM) and Greta Olivas, (“Creativity Through Play”, Aug. 24, 11AM-1PM.) See The Hybrid’s Website: thehybrideugene.com/events to register.
A free “Mini Chain” community event will allow those of all abilities and ages to create their own Chain Reaction inspired by the exhibit on Sept. 13, from 10AM-1PM. (All materials provided.) A virtual panel discussion with the international artists will take place in the Gallery Sept. 14, 11AM-Noon. The Chain Reaction exhibition will also be featured during the Last Friday Walk on Sept. 26, 5-8 PM.