Molly Bounds Presents New York Solo Exhibition at Mrs Gallery Focusing on Light and Time

Molly Bounds has launched her first solo exhibition in New York, titled 'The Light That Loses, The Night That Wins,' at Mrs Gallery in Maspeth. The show, which opened on the vernal equinox, runs through May 2, 2026, and represents the Los Angeles-based artist's second collaboration with the gallery after a presentation at The Armory Show in September 2025. Bounds explores light as a central theme in her paintings, depicting it as a dynamic force that both hides and reveals, emphasizing the passage of time. Her works feature solitary figures in interior settings, where moments of rest transition into psychological tension, as seen in pieces like 'The Armchair' and 'Privacy Glass,' which draw inspiration from historical art such as Georges De La Tour's vanitas to convey themes of transience. Additionally, the exhibition includes outdoor scenes, such as 'It Sings in Me' and 'Among of Green, Again,' portraying figures in sunlit landscapes that contrast with the introspective interiors, highlighting optimism and renewal. The exhibition marks a significant step in Bounds' career, focusing on liminal moments and the interplay between darkness and light.