February James Explores Soul and Identity at Luce Gallery, Turin

February James, born in Washington D.C. and based in Los Angeles, presents a solo exhibition at Luce Gallery in Turin. Her work delves into personal experiences, using introspection to reveal the soul hidden behind social masks and limiting experiences. She examines sexuality, the body, the subconscious, and death through a young yet profound painterly research. James employs undefined lines and a figurative style far from classical expression to convey deep, often hidden emotions. Her diverse faces are rendered in watercolor, oil pastels, and graphite powder, using vivid colors and distorted forms. She makes the intangible emotional realm tangible, as it appears in memories and dreams. The viewer's perception is crucial, enabling an exchange of experiences where the soul recognizes and denies itself simultaneously.