Mary DeVincentis Explores Impermanence in 'Like a Star at Dawn' at Freight + Volume

Mary DeVincentis's solo exhibition 'Like a Star at Dawn' at Freight + Volume in New York ran from September 9 to October 17, 2026. The show's title references the closing gatha of the Diamond Sutra, a Mahayana Buddhist scripture that speaks to impermanence and the illusion of form. The exhibition features new paintings including 'Faith in the Morning Star' (2026), 'Sunrise, Sunset' (2026), 'Thinker' (2026), and 'The Chase' (2026), alongside 'Contemplation of the Improbability of Existence' (2024), which was not officially part of the exhibition but remained in the gallery for its duration. DeVincentis's technique varies, with glazed and layered washes in skies and dry-brushed thicker paint for tree branches. Her work engages with themes of mortality, gratitude, and the illusion of reality, drawing on mythological and religious references ranging from Venus to Lucifer to the Litany of Loreto. The review notes that DeVincentis pushes painting forward through metaphor and meaning, creating a mystical body of work with dreamlike sensitivity. The exhibition was on view at Freight + Volume in New York.