Hope Unraveling – Exhibition Synopsis

I realize this exhibition just completed ten days ago, but it’s wild how quickly I move onto new work and what’s to come. Moments like this give me a moment to reflect on what Hope Unraveling meant to me as an artist and the challenge I posed to myself. My fifth solo exhibition debuted more work than any before along with Hope is the Prelude to Misery, a moving video sculpture that seemed to captivate viewers throughout the weekend. My intention with this show was to deconstruct the word “hope.” To put it in a different light and allow audiences to determine if it ends up causing more harm than good; I believe I accomplished that. I created these pieces with my poetry and writing playing a more pivotal role. Words ripping through a sea of dark surrealism poignantly introducing people to themselves in an unapologetic way. I’m proud of what this show stood for and how unrelenting it was (it certainly was to me in many ways as well). Thank you to everyone who took the time to come out and see this show. Familiar faces and new faces alike; I truly enjoyed your questions and conversations challenging meaning and ultimately, hope. This show, with just those moments, would have been a massive success, but it would be insufficient not to mention all the work that sold. Going into these shows, I never know what to expect. I know the work I put in, but people coming and work moving is never a guarantee. This exhibition was my most successful, ever. By a lot. I outsold my 2023 exhibition, Technicolor Hellscape, opening night alone. And to note, that exhibition did very well and was my most successful to this point. I am forever grateful to everyone who invites my work into their homes to be an onlooker to your life. To know you want to experience my work on a daily basis for years and years to come is something I truly cherish. Also, a huge thank you to Ketchup City Creative for hosting and allowing me to transform their space. I appreciate you all and until next time.