Victoria Miro is delighted to participate in The Armory Show (Booth 100) with a solo presentation of new works by the acclaimed Brooklyn-based artist María Berrío.
María Berrío is celebrated for works that draw on aspects of mythology and folklore to create narratives that address contemporary issues of identity, agency and survival. Created especially for this presentation, the works on view feature imagined scenes from A Feast for Ammit, a fictitious, three-act play devised by the artist that tells a story of intrigue, infatuation and, ultimately, tragedy.
Archetypal themes of the search or quest, along with the rituals and symbolism of the mask, envelop these works, in which aspects of character and narrative tension are built through composition and the choreography of space. As always in Berrío's work, imagery comes first, inspiring a story which she then creates. In these psychologically charged scenes costumed figures are seen against monochrome backgrounds that accentuate exquisite areas of Japanese paper and watercolour paint, lending an intensity that mirrors the play's heightened atmosphere of restless obsession and fatal desire.
Additionally, the gallery will have works available to view by Chantal Joffe, Yayoi Kusama and Celia Paul.
Dates
Thursday, September 7 | 2023 VIP Preview: Invitation Only
Friday, September 8 | 11am–7pm
Saturday, September 9 | 11am–7pm
Sunday, September 10 | 11am–6pm
Location
Javits Center Crystal Palace Entrance
429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Tickets
Limited full-price general admission tickets are now on sale.
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