Anki King's Exhibition at Lace Mill Explores Nordic-Inspired Isolation Through Mixed Media

Anki King's solo exhibition 'Then and Now' is on display at the Lace Mill in Kingston, New York, through March 29. The Norwegian-born artist, who emigrated to the United States in 1995, presents 40 works created between 2015 and 2026 using various materials including oil paint, ceramic, thread, and mixed media on paper. Her art reflects influences from her Scandinavian upbringing, employing a moody palette of dark blues, blacks, and grays that evoke Norway's polar night. King's featureless, elongated figures engage with themes of isolation and ambiguous communication, drawing comparisons to New Image painting while establishing her distinct visual language. The exhibition's location in a former textile mill adds historical resonance to works that convey dignity and stoicism.