Lauren Evans & Margaret Lazzari explore themes of biological and social structures; definitions of health and illness, both mental physical; and experiences of struggle and survival. Both Evans and Lazzari are classically trained artists who utilize traditional and digital media in their work, and this show includes large acrylic paintings rich with complex layers of mass and color, digital prints both large and small, drawings and video, all alongside sculptural and installation work. The exhibition-which is scheduled to coincide with National Breast Cancer awareness Month, and follows Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 3-9, National Alliance on Mental Illness)-opens to the public on Monday, October 18, with an artists' reception that is also free and open to the public on Wednesday, October 20 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.; musical entertainment will be provided by DJ Nagal. The Marks Art Center is open Monday through Thursday from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. and by appointment (760) 776-7278).