On the 1st of April MECA opened its doors for the first time unveiling the inaugural exhibition Spring, 2012 to an excited crowd of art goers.

This unique venture brought together an interesting mix of people, some seeking a piece of home, others simply bearing the curiosity of an outsider.

In attendance were David Wakstein, the esteemed curator visiting from Israel, Eugene Lemay and Yigal Ozeri, the founders of MECA. (Photo: David and Eugene greeting Mana Contemporary artist Carole Feuerman)

Eileen Kaminsky (left) with her daughter (right) and  Carole Feuerman

Sasha Serber, who took part in a two week residency program with David Wakstein at MECA, prior to the opening of Spring, 2012.

Enjoying the view from above…

Visitor scanning QR code linking to more information about the work and the artist on MECA’s website, themeca.org

From left to right: Ray Smoth, Yigal Ozeri, Isabel Pinyol and Gino Rubert

Video art works by 7 artists were shown in succession

Middle Eastern music was playing throughout the event at the cafe located a floor above the MECA Gallery

Loretta Mae Hirsch, manager at Mike Weiss Gallery, and Shear Ozeri, Yigal Ozeri’s daughter and studio manager

Gallery view of Spring, 2012

– Chen Yerushalmi

Photography by Adam Cohen and Tema Stauffer