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Andrea Kang has created a fanciful world filled with girls, bears, and little creatures. Her narratives explore nostalgia and the blurred lines that exist between dreams, reality, and memories. After graduating with her Masters from the Rhode Island School of Design she worked for Hasbro Inc. designing toys. Since then she's taught, participated in gallery exhibitions and dedicated her time to freelance illustration and product design work. She also started a design collective with illustrator Nathan Jurevicius under the moniker 'Harley & Boss.' Rivet is a designer toy shop and micro art gallery in Columbus, Ohio. Serving the local and online community since 2007. We specialize in blind box toys and other unique finds. Our art focus is modern pop surrealism and illustration. Rivet in collaboration with Igloo Letterpress welcomes back the second annual group exhibition Be My Valentine. Channeling the days of Valentine greetings being handed out at elementary school, the nervousness of silly little crushes and fears of rejections past. This is a modern-day twist on the little Valentine square. 40+ artists (local, national and international) were given a 4in x 5in one-sided card to create their Valentine. Whether your heartstrings are of song or scorn, you'll be sure to find one that meets your heart's desire. An opening reception will be held tomorrow Saturday, February 7 from 7-10pm with some artists in attendance. Enjoy a special soundtrack of music, sweet treats, tasty libations compliments of The Actual Brewing Company and amazing artwork. If you are in the area, please stop by.