Opening Reception: “The Loser Show”

Saturday Aug 30th, 2025
 Family Friendly  FREE Event  Accessible
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Rochester Contemporary Art Center

137 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14604
Time 6:00PM-9:00PM
Cost $2 admission / free for members
 Family Friendly  FREE Event  Accessible

Opening Reception: “The Loser Show” 

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 30, 6-9pm
Under the Influence: Artists Explore Addiction and Loss: September 5, 7pm
On view: August 30 - September 20, 2025

$2/Free for RoCo members 

“The Loser Show” is the latest installation in this ongoing body of work by artist Laura Quattrocchi. Blending sculpture, performance, and community engagement, Quattrocchi transforms discarded lottery tickets into poignant reflections on hope, chance, and loss.

Much of Quattrocchi’s creative practice navigates human nature through the lens of found objects and acts of gathering. She collects overlooked fragments of daily life, reassembling them into artworks that illuminate our social systems, emotional desires, and the traces we leave behind. Her practice bridges personal narrative and subtly touches social critique, revealing how everyday materials carry hidden stories about value, aspiration, and human connection.

“I asked people to ‘Bring me their Losers.’ I heard many stories. The idea of the exhibition slowly formed. The loser ticket holds your energy, your hope to win. Only assembled together does this energy manifest itself in its power, like a mirror—a place where we can experience our shared vulnerability.” -L.Q.

Opening at RoCo on August 30, 6-9pm
Artist Talk on September 5, 6-9pm

Learn more about the exhibition and the artist at rochestercontemporary.org