Kyra Gregory American, b. 1996
Biography
Kyra Gregory (born 1996, Richmond VA, based New York) graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Studio Art, Art History and Gender and Sexuality Studies. Their primary focus is printmaking and they were the winner of the Lucas Award in Visual Arts, Princeton University.
Artist Statement
I am a printmaker, painter, and collage artist living and working in Queens, New York. My work is rooted in an existential search for self and community and driven by my personal experiences with queerness, relationships, and spirituality. I paint portraits of friends, roommates, and lovers that explore the nuances of queer relationships and the emotional complexities hidden in banal domestic moments. Using images of hope, despair, catholic iconography, and nauseating self awareness as building blocks, my compositions present tender reflections on queer joy and intimacy.
Exhibitions
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La Toilette
Kyra Gregory, Isabelle Higgins, Jenny Olsen and Salome Rigvava 12 Jul - 25 Aug 2024This exhibition ”La Toilette," derives its title from the 1889 painting by French painter Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, features four painters who reimagine this timeless theme through contemporary lens. By exploring the act of bathing and washing, these artists delve into broader narratives of femininity, identity, and societal expectations. We are excited to showcase this theme in our gallery this summer with works by Kyra Gregory, Isabelle Higgins, Jenny Olsen and Salome Rigvava.Read more -
Kyra Gregory: Home For Dinner
Solo Exhibition 1 Sep - 1 Oct 2023The First Solo Exhibition in Boston of New York based artist Kyra Gregory. Mixing figurative painting with print collages creating intimate, domestic and personal stories of the queer community. Exhibition is held at LaiSun Keane, Boston MA from September 1 to October 1, 2023.Read more -
Come Together: A Curated Gallery Selection
Eva Lewis • Kyra Gregory • Ray Hwang • Susan Metrican • Buket Savci • Michael C. Thorpe • Mary Tooley Parker • Chase Travaille • Charles Yuen 31 Mar - 16 Apr 2023LaiSun Keane is thrilled to announce a group exhibition from March 31st to April 16th, highlighting a few select artists we have had the pleasure of working with. The exhibition is titled Come Together, which may be familiar to many Beatles fans, but to us, it expresses our ongoing focus on inclusivity and diversity. Featured artists: Kyra Gregory, Ray Hwang, Eva Lewis, Susan Metrican, Mary Tooley Parker, Chase Travaille, Michael C. Thorpe, Buket Savci and Charles Yuen.Read more -
In Close Proximity
Anna Berghuis • Kyra Gregory • Ray Hwang 9 Dec 2021 - 23 Jan 2022In Close Proximity: Anna Berghuis • Kyra Gregory • Raymond HwangRead more
The artists in this exhibition bring their unique and dynamic takes as young millennials navigating life and the effects of the global pandemic.
Art Fairs
News
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WBUR Article on La Toilette
by Maddie Browning August 1, 2024La Toilette is covered by Maddie Browning for WBUR in this article. We are pleased to share this article with you.Read more -
Art Spiel Picks: Boston Exhibitions in July 2024
by Andrew Fish July 24, 2024Art Spiel Picks: Boston Exhibitions in July 2024 reported by Andrew FishRead more
Works
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Kyra Gregory, Again and Again, 2024$ 3,600.00
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Kyra Gregory, Nightly Routine, 2024$ 1,050.00
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Kyra Gregory, Pyjamas, 2024$ 600.00