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Jay Miriam's First Australian Solo Exhibition Launches at Sydney Gallery

exhibition · 2026-03-21

Artist Jay Miriam from New York has opened her debut solo exhibition in Australia at a Sydney gallery. The show is presented through collaboration between Sam Houben of 8 Wall in Sydney and Emerald Gruin of Gruin Gallery in Los Angeles. All three women involved are mothers who balance creative careers with caregiving responsibilities. Miriam's paintings blend fantasy with reality, depicting scenes that shift between domestic life and theatrical imagery, including gardens, figures performing tasks, and commedia dell'arte-inspired characters. The exhibition represents a significant international presentation for the artist.

Key facts

  • Jay Miriam is presenting her first solo exhibition in Australia
  • The exhibition is located in Sydney
  • Collaboration involves galleries in Sydney and Los Angeles
  • All three principal women involved are mothers
  • Miriam's work combines domestic scenes with theatrical elements

Entities

Artists

  • Jay Miriam

Institutions

  • 8 Wall
  • Gruin Gallery

Locations

  • Sydney
  • New York
  • Los Angeles
  • Australia

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