Ogden, UT (January 7, 2026) — Ogden Contemporary Arts is proud to present RECLAMATION, an exhibition featuring artists Lani Asunción, Camille Hoffman, and Kill Joy. This project brings together Filipino/Filipinx-American artists working at the intersection of social and environmental justice, addressing Indigenous and land exploitation and its effects on diasporic communities. The exhibition opens February 6, 2026, and runs through May 3, 2026.
Grounded in the history of Spanish and U.S. colonization in the Philippines, and its lasting impact on Filipino identity and diaspora, RECLAMATION examines how imperial power shapes culture, belonging, and lived experience.
Through memory, personal history, and community activism, the artists Lani Asunción, Camille Hoffman, and Kill Joy reclaim stories that have been erased or overlooked – connecting diasporic experience to urgent social, cultural, and environmental issues. RECLAMATION offers viewers a space for both learning and reflection, centering marginalized voices while imagining new ways of understanding place, identity, and justice.
Curator Kasey Lou Lindley says, “We’re thrilled to share the powerful work of Lani, Camille, and Kill Joy at Ogden Contemporary Arts. Through distinct artistic approaches, each artist invites us to engage urgent social and environmental justice issues in ways that will resonate deeply with communities in Ogden and across the state. Reclamation is both educational and affirming—uplifting and empowering voices within the Asian Pacific American community.”
Lani Asunción explores the intricacies of their Filipinx identity and belonging, addressing intergenerational trauma through ritualized performance. For the exhibition, Asunción will present newly commissioned artworks that draw on their heritage and family history to address how our changing social and environmental climate exacerbates existing inequalities and disproportionately impacts marginalized communities.
Camille Hoffman uses collaged, immersive installations, blending American and Filipino landscapes, to explore belonging, ancestry, mixed heritage, and our connection to land. For the exhibition, Hoffman will debut “Traces”, an immersive installation that reimagines Emigration Canyon in the Salt Lake Valley, as a site of layered memory.
Kill Joy creates community-driven and activism-oriented projects, working to build reparative spaces for marginalized communities. For the exhibition, Kill Joy will create a new installation that will merge social and environmental justice with Filipino folklore. The installation will incorporate collaborative artworks created through participatory workshops led by Kill Joy, activating art making as a form of repair, resistance, and community care.
RECLAMATION is made possible by: Weber County R.A.M.P., George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Utah Arts & Museums, Ogden City Arts, Utah Office of Tourism, and Rocky Mountain Power Foundation.
Community Engagement Events:
• Feb. 2 – Feb. 3, 2026 | Community Workshops with Kill Joy. Free & open to the public.
• Feb. 5, 2026, 6pm | Lecture at Weber State University: Camille Hoffman artist talk hosted by Weber State University, Kimball Visual Arts Center, Room KA 143
• Feb. 6, 2026, 4pm to 6pm | VIP Members Only Happy Hour: First look at the exhibition with small bites and beverages. Artists in attendance.
• Feb. 6, 2026, 6pm to 9pm | Public Opening: Artists in attendance.
• Mar. 6, 2026, 6pm | Public Performance: “Duty-Free Paradise” | Live performance by Lani Asunción.
Exhibition Viewing Hours:
Thur – Sat, 10am to 6pm; Sun, 12pm to 4pm
ABOUT OGDEN CONTEMPORARY ARTS AND OCA CENTER
Ogden Contemporary Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that creates and shares globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advanced arts programing in Ogden, Utah. OCA’s vision is to inspire local and regional artists through active involvement with the international contemporary art community, empowering artists with the facilities, environment, and experience to excel in their medium and enrich their lives. Located in the historic Monarch building at 455 25th Street in Ogden, OCA houses two main gallery spaces, a digital art room, and an artist loft. OCA presents original exhibitions, offers free arts education programs, and hosts an annual artist-in-residency program.
CONTACTS
Kasey Lindley
Program & Communications Manager, Ogden Contemporary Arts
kasey@ogdencontemporaryarts.org
Venessa Castagnoli
Executive Director, Ogden Contemporary Arts
venessa@ogdencontemporaryarts.org
