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Vallejo Today
By the People, for the People
Artists Collaborate on 'In Her Power' Sculpture Exhibit
The collaborative exhibition featuring six local women artists opens on March 1 in Vallejo.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Artists Priscila Soares and JeanCherie have spent over 90 hours creating a collaborative sculpture made from repurposed styrofoam as the centerpiece for the 'In Her Power' exhibition. The exhibition, which opens on March 1 at Mare Island Art Studios in Vallejo, features the work of six local women artists exploring different aspects of womanhood and empowerment.
Why it matters
The 'In Her Power' exhibition provides a platform for local women artists to showcase their work and perspectives on womanhood and strength. The collaborative nature of the centerpiece sculpture also highlights the power of women working together.
The details
Soares and JeanCherie's sculpture will be painted, adorned in gold jewelry, and have turquoise eyes made of resin and mica powder. The pose of the sculpture was the 'most intriguing and challenging' part of the process, according to JeanCherie. The artists incorporated a Horse Curry Comb, a tool Soares was hesitant to use at first, which JeanCherie modified to be ideal for carving the styrofoam.
- The 'In Her Power' exhibition will open with a reception from noon to 4 p.m. on March 1, 2026.
- The exhibition can be viewed during open gallery hours from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays throughout March 2026.
The players
Priscila Soares
An artist who collaborated with JeanCherie on the centerpiece sculpture for the 'In Her Power' exhibition.
JeanCherie
An artist who collaborated with Priscila Soares on the centerpiece sculpture for the 'In Her Power' exhibition. She has previous experience working in movies and theaters.
Susan Noll
One of the four additional artists featured in the 'In Her Power' exhibition.
Rosalyn Parhams
One of the four additional artists featured in the 'In Her Power' exhibition.
Cheryl Ann Shanks
One of the four additional artists featured in the 'In Her Power' exhibition.
Nancy Traux
One of the four additional artists featured in the 'In Her Power' exhibition.
What they’re saying
“We wanted to include other women, so it's not just about JeanCherie and my perspective on it. We wanted to focus on the empowerment of women and showcasing local women, too.”
— Priscila Soares (thereporter.com)
“Ever since I had that encounter, I felt her power, and it really stuck with me. I got inspired by that moment — a message for me to really step into my power.”
— Priscila Soares (thereporter.com)
“Power can look like a lot of different things. It can be nurturing, it can be elegant. To be nurturing is to be powerful.”
— Priscila Soares (thereporter.com)
“You know it's art if it has the potential for disaster.”
— JeanCherie (thereporter.com)
“When she first pitched the idea of working together, I warned her that I could be bossy.”
— JeanCherie (thereporter.com)
The takeaway
The 'In Her Power' exhibition showcases the collaborative power of local women artists in Vallejo, California, who are exploring different perspectives on womanhood and strength through their artwork.
