to think that we could stay the same: Solo exhibition by Anna Berghuis
Boston, February 22, 2023 - It is with great pleasure that we present the first solo exhibition of Anna Berghuis, titled to think that we could stay the same, from March 3rd to 26th, 2023.
Anna Berghuis is known for her thoughtfulness and fearless approach to painting figurations, and this exhibition will provide a unique opportunity to experience the depth of her work. The pieces on display reflect Berghuis’ prodigious talent and her commitment to her art practice, offering a glimpse into the creative process of this remarkable artist.
Berghuis’ paintings explore the relationship between our digital lives and physical bodies, and how the internet affects our opinions of ourselves and others. The figures in the paintings are often distorted and unruly, with oversized heads and hands, and barely fit into the canvas. The artist draws influence from modern society, art history, and online imagery to create their monstrous and grotesque painting language. The theme of the perceiver and the perceived is also explored, with the viewer sometimes being acknowledged as an active participant in the painting and other times being personified as negative space or a ghostly anti-shadow.
Berghuis recently completed her residency at Vermont Studio Center, VT and is currently in residency at Long Meadow Art Residency in the Berkshires, MA. We are eager to see how her time spent at these residencies will impact her work and are confident that this exhibition will be a testament to her exceptional artistry.
This solo gallery exhibition is Anna Berghuis’ first with our gallery. We first showed Berghuis at a three person exhibition in 2021, presented her works at Spring/Break Art Show Los Angeles 2022 and Scope Miami 2022. Berghuis graduated from Princeton University with a BA in Art History and Studio Art, and she currently lives and practices in New York City.
An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, March 3 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and an Artist Talk in gallery on Saturday March 4 at 1:00 pm. RSVP is required for the talk.
For more details and the exhibition checklist, email info@laisunkeane.com.
to think that we could stay the same
ANNA BERGHUIS
March 3 to 26, 2023
At LaiSun Keane
460C Harrison Ave C8A Boston MA 02118
Normal gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday 11am - 6pm, Sunday 11am- 4pm or by appointment.