Inma Barrero's MOTHERS Brings Acoustic Ceramics to Lévy Gorvy Dayan

Inma Barrero's solo show, MOTHERS, is set to take place at Lévy Gorvy Dayan, located at 19 East 64th Street in New York, from September 17 to October 17, 2026. The gallery will be open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The exhibition showcases eight large ceramic bead sculptures that represent maternal figures, along with additional pieces on the third floor. Barrero creates these anthropomorphic sculptures using handmade beads made from porcelain, earthenware, and terracotta, incorporating soils from Japan, Mexico, and Spain. Her work references various maternal and divine figures, including Hariti and Pachamama. A sound piece titled The Mothers' Voice (2026), developed with Yannick Paget and soprano Yumiko Tanimura, adds an auditory experience to the exhibition. Barrero, born in Almendralejo, Spain, in 1969, has focused on ceramics since becoming a mother in the early 2000s. Her work explores themes of womanhood, community, and repair, positioning ceramics within the contemporary art realm.