Richard Saltoun Gallery is pleased to have been invited to participate in the inaugural edition of Esther, a new alternative art fair launching during New York Frieze Week, 1 - 4 May.
The gallery will present works by African-Canadian artist, Jan WADE (b. 1952), to coincide with her solo exhibition COLORED ENTRANCE, at Richard Saltoun Gallery New York, on view 2 May - 22 June 2024. Exhibited works at Esther will include Wade's new series of Memory Jugs, inspired by vessels that were historically found on Slave cemeteries in the American South, traditionally adorned with found objects, as well as works on paper from her Boneheads series, which evolved out of her interest in both the iconographies of the African Methodist church and the Cuban diasporic religion of Santería.
“My "BONEHEAD" drawings emerged as a form of relief or an exploration of my own understanding that life and death are intertwined. Humor and vibrant colors play a significant role in my work, as they make it easier for me to delve into these images and explore my thoughts and emotions. In the midst of life, death is ever-present, as we witness in nature. When something or someone passes away, new life springs forth.”
- Jan Wade
Opening hours:
30 April (Preview): 11am-6pm
1 - 4 May: 12-6pm
Location:
Estonian House
243 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016, United States
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