Amy Granat and Katya Kirilloff at Gene & Fred, Santa Fe

The exhibition at Gene & Fred in Santa Fe features works by Amy Granat and Katya Kirilloff. The show explores themes of comfort, companionship, and emotional projection onto objects like blankets and toys. It critiques consumerism and depression, suggesting that discarded items and bad ideas can be transformed into positive connections. The artists use sewing and stapling as metaphors for stitching together narratives. The gallery space becomes a marketplace of ideas and emotions, encouraging visitors to engage with their own feelings and societal norms.