What if...Why not? Exhibit Opening

Cleveland artist Chi-Irena Wong invites viewers into a playful and absurd world where the illogical becomes ordinary. Through humorous “what if” scenarios—like grocery shopping in claw machines, wearing shoes as hats, or dining on lint-burgers—her work challenges perceptions of what is normal and what is absurd. Layered with quirky details and whimsical characters, the pieces reward active looking, sparking discovery and delight. Wong’s fantastical worlds encourage us to question our own reality with humor and curiosity, leaving space for joy, laughter, and the invention of our own silly possibilities.

"What if...Why not?" opens September 27 during AppleFest and will be on view through February 15, 2026. This exhibition is supported in part by residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

You may also like the following events from Shaker Historical Society:

• This month, 26th September, 08:00 pm, Shaker Soirée: Gala in the Grove in Shaker Heights
• This month, 27th September, 12:00 pm, AppleFest in Shaker Heights

Also check out other Arts events in Shaker Heights, Exhibitions in Shaker Heights.