New Offsite Exhibition rounds out Cygnet Theatre’s Somewhere Over the Border
Celebrate the beauty of textile art in an engaging and dynamic setting. During the run of Somewhere Over the Border (February 18–March 15), Cygnet theatergoers are invited to visit the Visions Museum of Textile Art’s exhibition on view in the Cygnet Theatre Gallery.
Come see VMOTA away from our home galleries in a special exhibition at Cygnet Theatre’s Lower Lobby Art Gallery, featuring textile art pieces coordinated with Cygnet’s production of Somewhere Over the Border. This special event offers visitors the chance to arrange to purchase six remarkable artworks, at the gallery through QR codes for easy shopping.
In addition, Cygnet ticket holders will receive 10% off a VMOTA membership when they show their Cygnet ticket at the museum during the run of the musical, gaining an extraordinary encounter with creativity while supporting local talent. Don’t miss this vibrant cultural experience that brings together art and theatre enthusiasts alike.
Below: Request to purchase these artworks directly from this page!
Olivia Arreguin
Title: Vida Fronteriza
2024
Price: $1,500
Tapestry of Hues: Vida Fronteriza was inspired by the shapes and lines found at the border between Tijuana and San Diego, especially at the pedestrian crossings that allow people to move from one side to the other. The design of the tapestry reflects the geometry of these border structures, where lines and shapes intertwine dynamically. Each knot and every color in the fabric represents the interconnection between both cities. It is a tribute to the cultural and human richness that arises from the interaction between two countries.
Materials: Hand-dyed cotton rope
Technique: Tapestry knotting
Olivia Arreguin
Title: Camu Skin
2024
Price: $1,600
Camu Skin represents the border cities as an organism adapted to its environment in order to survive. The camouflage pattern in this piece suggests the adjustment made by the city amidst economic and social disparity. More than just hiding, the camouflage in this artwork implies a constant modification to find a dynamic balance in a changing and diverse environment.
Materials: Hand-dyed cotton rope
Technique: Tapestry knotting
Marisa Raygoza
Title: Tumble Dry
2019
Price: $340
The pieces from this series, called "Permanent Press," were made with discarded clothes, soil, rocks, and found objects, picked up from empty lots around my neighborhood. The series comments on consumption and its impact on the degradation of the environment and how, in our relationship with nature, this cycle of production and consumption exhausts natural resources and puts pressure on our own bodies.
Materials: Discarded clothing
Technique: Mixed media
Sew Loka
Title: My Parent’s Dream
2025
This jacket showcases a blending of vintage Mexican and Americana style fabrics. The image on the back of this jacket is a map, created from textiles, detailing the exact path my parents traveled from Mexico to LA. The theme of this jacket is migration and the dream of a better life.
Materials: Blend of vintage Mexican and Americana fabrics and metal studs
Technique: Mixed media
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, February 18 – Sunday, March 15, 2026
Location: Cygnet Theatre Lower Lobby Gallery, 2880 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106