Graham Hudson's Jane Fonda Exhibition at Monitor Gallery, Rome
Graham Hudson (born 1977 in Kent, UK; lives in London and Los Angeles) presents a solo exhibition at Monitor Gallery in Rome centered on the character of Jane Fonda. The show subverts the media icon by highlighting the psychological and sociological dimensions behind her public image. Hudson's large dark paintings depict silent, hollow-eyed statues, suggesting the collapse of the influential Western female archetype embodied by Fonda. A video work portrays the chilling atmosphere of a mental health recovery center. While these thematic pieces serve as a display, the exhibition's strongest works are two dark, untethered object-based pieces that stand out for their impact and freshness, independent of the Jane Fonda concept. The review was written by Pericle Guaglianone.
Key facts
- Graham Hudson was born in Kent, UK in 1977.
- Hudson lives and works in London and Los Angeles.
- The exhibition is held at Monitor Gallery in Rome.
- The show focuses on the character of Jane Fonda.
- Hudson subverts Jane Fonda's media image through psychology and sociology.
- Large dark paintings depict silent statues with hollow eyes.
- A video shows the atmosphere of a mental health recovery center.
- Two object-based works are highlighted as the most impactful and fresh.
Entities
Artists
- Graham Hudson
- Jane Fonda
- Pericle Guaglianone
Institutions
- Monitor Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- Kent
- United Kingdom
- London
- Los Angeles
- Rome
- Italy