All living things have natural habitats that suit their unique needs, from the transient stops along a bird’s migratory route to a parched desert where certain plants actually thrive. Human activity has damaged many such habitats, destroying the organisms that depended on them.

Humans create artificial habitats that to us can feel “natural.” Some are lucky enough to find a place to flourish, while others struggle without adequate resources or refuge. Humans also have the ability to imagine less concrete spaces—mental, emotional, spiritual—where they feel at home within themselves.

For this exhibition Cabrillo Gallery welcomes all interpretations of the theme “Natural Habitats,” which could be as fragile as the cradle of a bird’s nest, or as varied as the spaces where humans make their homes.