Jill Bedgood's 'Vestiges of Existence' at Andrew Durham Gallery
The Andrew Durham Gallery in Houston is featuring a solo show by Jill Bedgood, called 'Vestiges of Existence,' from June 6 to August 1, 2026. This exhibition explores physical remnants like old bracelets and personal letters, which act as symbols of memory and ideas around lasting impact, while also critiquing financial structures. Bedgood's multimedia pieces illustrate how nature reflects societal wrongs, evident in things like irregular tree rings. There will be an artist talk on July 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. Bedgood holds a BFA from Louisiana State University and an MFA from the University of Texas at Austin. Her work has been recognized with several awards and displayed at notable museums, with reviews from the New York Times and NPR. She lives in San Antonio and is represented by Andrew Durham Gallery.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Vestiges of Existence' runs June 6 – August 1, 2026
- Artist talk on July 11, 5-7 p.m.
- Bedgood's work examines objects as memento mori and nature as witness to injustice
- Bedgood has BFA from Louisiana State University and MFA from UT Austin
- Residencies include Künstlerhaus Bethanien Berlin (2023) and Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio
- Awards include New Forms Regional Initiatives Grant and Mid-America NEA Award
- Exhibited at San Antonio Museum of Art, Austin Museum of Art, Holocaust Museum Houston
- Represented by Andrew Durham Gallery, Houston
Entities
Artists
- Jill Bedgood
Institutions
- Andrew Durham Gallery
- Glasstire
- Louisiana State University
- University of Texas at Austin
- Künstlerhaus Bethanien
- Rockefeller Foundation
- MacDowell Colony
- San Antonio Museum of Art
- Austin Museum of Art
- Holocaust Museum Houston
- Houston Center for Contemporary Crafts
- ArtScan Rudolf Blume Gallery
- G Contemporary
- Women & Their Work
- Lawndale Art Center
- The Contemporary at Blue Star
- University of Texas at Arlington
- ArtSpace 111
- New York Times
- The New Art Examiner
- High Performance
- Sculpture
- BE Berlin Magazine
- ArtLies
- Houston Chronicle
- CNN
- NPR
- Austin Community College
- Trinity University
- Texas State University
- University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- Native Plant Society of Texas
- Art Matters Inc.
- Rockefeller-Andy Warhol Foundation
- National Endowment for the Arts
Locations
- Houston
- Texas
- United States
- Baton Rouge
- Louisiana
- Austin
- San Antonio
- Berlin
- Germany
- Bellagio
- Italy
- Rome
- Knoxville
- Tennessee
- 1821 W. Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77098