Solo exhibition of Ophelia Arc’s work curated by Nakai Falcón at 81 Leonard Gallery in NYC.
For this current exhibition, Arc’s work spans across bodily structures of lush yarn and latex membranes to collages interwoven with infant photos and crayon pictures. The works displayed are rooted in states meditating on the notion of “wound dwelling,” a concept articulated by author Leslie Jamison referring to the act of unpacking pain within past experiences. It is a procedure for reconciling acceptance and forgiveness, and reclaiming agency over subjects by revisiting those instances.
Ophelia Arc (b. 2001) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Providence, RI. Using sculpture, video, and installation Arc investigates psychoanalytic themes as they relate to her personal experiences and memories. Arc received her BFA from Hunter College and is attending the Rhode Island School of Design for her MFA. Her work is held in private collections and has been exhibited in Illinois, Indiana, London, and New York.
Nakai Falcón (b. 1997) is an independent curator based in New York. His practice primarily focuses on collaborations with creatives in POC and Queer communities exploring memory, otherness and relations tied across the human condition. Nakai received his BA in Anthropology from SUNY Purchase and an MA in Design History & Curatorial Studies from Parsons School of Design.
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Exhibition opening Thursday, April 18 2024 6-8pm EST in New York, USA
