Artists Explore Vision Through Closed Eyes in Marfa Studio Collaborations

In March 2026, visual artist Jean Goehring hosted collaborative performances in his Marfa, Texas studio, featuring artists like Kevin Whittley, Nick Terry, Katherine Vaughn, and Mai Snow. These events explored wincing or closing eyes as an artistic strategy to recalibrate perception amid rapid societal changes. The gatherings included sound installations, accordion duets, and movement exercises, emphasizing collaboration and resilience. Additionally, choreographer Nina Martin led a workshop with the collective Lower Left at the historic USO building in Marfa, focusing on improvisational performance and altered ways of seeing through collective gestures.