Alessandro Berni Gallery is pleased to present Eight Tracks, a solo exhibition by American artist James Manfredonia, on view from December 03 to 11, 2026, in the heart of Chelsea, New York. The exhibition explores the connection between music, memory, and visual expression through a collection of vibrant mixed-media abstract paintings inspired by songs and albums that have shaped the artist’s creative journey.
The inspiration for Eight Tracks emerged during Manfredonia’s participation in Clio Art Fair’s September 2026 edition. Conversations with fellow artists and visitors provided an opportunity to share how music plays an integral role in his painting sessions, with particular albums influencing the atmosphere, energy, and direction of his work.
The exhibition’s title evokes both the nostalgic eight-track music format and the familiar idea of musical tracks, inviting a sense of recognition, curiosity, and humor. For Manfredonia, music is more than a background element; it becomes a creative companion, translating rhythm, emotion, and personal memories into color, texture, and movement.
Working with a combination of oil, acrylic, ink, sand, pastes, and gels, Manfredonia creates richly layered compositions that blur the boundaries between painting and sculpture. His intuitive approach embraces experimentation and spontaneity, allowing materials and emotions to shape each work organically.
Eight Tracks invites visitors to experience the relationship between sound and image, celebrating music’s ability to inspire creativity, evoke memories, and bring people together.
Alessandro Berni Gallery, 511 West 25th Street, New York, NY
Opening Reception: Thursday, December 03, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 AM – 6 PM
Sunday by appointment only
