Art & Soul is pleased to present Cosas de la Vida, a two-person exhibition featuring new works by celebrated Santa Barbara artists Pedro De La Cruz and Olivia Joffrey.

Though their visual languages are distinctly their own, both artists explore what it means to move through contemporary life while carrying the weight—and wonder—of culture, memory, responsibility, identity, and human connection.

For Pedro De La Cruz, everyday life becomes a vibrant celebration. Recently selected as the artist behind the official 2026 Old Spanish Days Fiesta poster, Pedro has become one of Santa Barbara's most recognizable artistic voices, creating imagery that celebrates the city's cultural traditions and enduring spirit.

Olivia Joffrey approaches similar themes from a deeply introspective perspective. Joffrey's thoughtful visual storytelling recently earned her the commission for the cover of Santa Barbara Magazine's landmark 50th Anniversary Homes & Gardens issue, further establishing her as one of the region's distinctive contemporary illustrators.

Presented during Santa Barbara's Fiesta season, Cosas de la Vida offers a timely reflection on the stories we inherit, the burdens we carry, and the traditions and experiences that connect us. Through celebration, humor, reflection, and resilience, the exhibition explores the many "things of life" that shape our shared human experience.