During awakening, [ PROXY ] invites visitors to encounter themselves within the works. The exhibition shines a light on both inner and outer worlds while engaging themes of the exoteric, epiphany, and enlightenment. In doing so, it reveals [ PROXY ]’s broader mission: to elevate dialogue and cultivate expansive cultural conversations. [ PROXY ] sets out as a new kind of third place; an artful space that fosters exploration, contemplation, and joy.
awakening is an ode to expansion, nurtured by the interplay of light and darkness. Bringing together artists who dream in tessellations of luminosity, texture, and geometry, the exhibition reveals compositions that seem to pulse beyond the surface of the prints. In bringing together the two artists, “Awakening” sets out to demonstrate how soulful discovery depends equally on the conscious and the subconscious.
awakening holds a mirror to the psyche; reflecting both the immediate image and the unseen residue of its memory. The act of looking becomes the subject as you, the viewer, complete the work.
Connor McManus synthesizes fleeting moments from around the world and weaves them into a kaleidoscopic symphony bursting at the seams. He repaints the world as if seen through a new looking glass; is there a greater truth than the emotive remembrance of the memory? Every iteration unlocks a new meaning.
Zaire Miles-Moultrie reanimates the traditions of etching, engraving, and printmaking within a digital framework, conjuring a mystical, dreamlike realm. Echoing the visual language of Enlightenment-era depictions of the “New World,” his figures and forms are imbued with contemporary talismans and motifs that both entice and unsettle, inviting the viewer to engage or resist.
awakeningaffirms a primal impulse: to transform sensory experience into a unique personal narrative. Through highly individualized reflection and reconstitution, the artists’ chromatic interplay offers subtle clues to their sources while forming a resonant visual duet. Ultimately,awakeningasks us to recognize the inner self as the only constant across a shifting field of impressions.
Look for programming throughout the exhibition including artist talks, gallery engagements, and more. The opening reception will be held on Friday, April 17th from 5-8pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!