James Parker Foley's 'Point of No Return' at Transmitter
Transmitter gallery in Brooklyn, New York, will host 'Point of No Return,' a solo exhibition featuring artist James Parker Foley. This exhibition showcases two unique collections of drawings created during a significant personal evolution. The first collection, consisting of graphite pieces, was initiated during a residency in Mississippi in October 2022, as Foley confronted his desire to embrace life as a gay man. This hidden yearning served as the foundation for a secret fantasy realm depicted on small-scale paper using graphite. The second collection, featuring colored pencil works, began in October 2023, after Foley commenced his transition. These pieces explore the complexities of masculinity and the journey of constructing a life as a trans individual. Collectively, these works delve into themes of identity, transformation, and self-exploration. Although the specific opening dates remain unannounced, the exhibition promises to be a pivotal display of Foley's developing artistic journey.
Key facts
- Transmitter will present a solo exhibition titled 'Point of No Return' by James Parker Foley.
- The exhibition includes two bodies of drawings: graphite works from October 2022 and colored pencil works from October 2023.
- The graphite works were created during a residency in Mississippi in October 2022.
- The colored pencil works were begun in October 2023.
- The graphite drawings reflect the artist's private struggle with his desire to live as a gay man.
- The colored pencil works were made after the artist began transitioning and explore themes of masculinity and trans identity.
- The exhibition is at Transmitter gallery in Brooklyn, New York.
Entities
Artists
- James Parker Foley
Institutions
- Transmitter
Locations
- Brooklyn
- New York
- United States
- Mississippi