GR Gallery is pleased to announce “Midsommar Dance,” a vibrant group exhibition featuring 35 new artworks by a diverse roster of 22 innovative artists from around the globe. Starting August 1st, each artist will contribute their unique vision and artistic approach to the exhibition, resulting in a rich diversity of styles, media, and cultural perspectives. The varied backgrounds of the artists showcase the vast range of human creativity.
“Midsommar Dance” presents an array of works ranging from minimal abstract compositions to hyper-realistic figurative pieces, and from dadaist paper collages to offbeat ceramic sculptures. These works aim to explore and illuminate the human condition while celebrating creativity.
The exhibition draws its inspiration from the acclaimed movie “Midsommar,” renowned for its vivid portrayal of a surreal and unsettling festival that blends folklore with contemporary psychological horror. “Midsommar Dance” taps into these rich themes, using art to explore complex and enduring questions about the human experience. Themes such as the interplay between darkness and light, the cyclical nature of life and death, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world are examined through the diverse perspectives of the participating artists.
Despite these profound themes, the exhibition maintains an exuberant and playful tone, inviting viewers to engage with the art in a way that is both thought-provoking and gratifying.
Concurrently in our project room, we will present “Alienated,” a solo exhibition of four new paintings by the artist Drin. Drin’s work delves deeply into enigmatic questions, drawing inspiration from both the inner self and the surrounding environment. These pieces invite viewers on a journey into the subconscious, exploring themes of identity, memory, and perception. The artworks in this dedicated space are designed to provoke introspection and contemplation.
Opening: Thursday August 1st , 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Exhibition Dates: August 2nd – August 24th 2024). Members of the press can contact GR gallery in advance to schedule a private viewing and/or an interview with the artists before the exhibition is officially open. Visitors who want to attend the opening can RSVP by contacting the gallery.
GR gallery, 255 Bowery (between Houston & Stanton