Lucy Liu's 'Hard Feelings' explores memory and family
Alisan Fine Arts in New York is showcasing 'Hard Feelings,' a solo exhibition featuring the paintings of Lucy Liu. This display focuses on her continuing 'what was' series, initiated in 2017 following her father's passing. Liu has drawn from family photographs to engage with the emotions associated with her challenging upbringing. The series first appeared with 'Family Portrait' during her solo show at the New York Studio School in 2023. Curator Kara Carmack highlights a still family of five captured in a park. The exhibition delves into themes of memory, cultural legacy, and individual history.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Hard Feelings' at Alisan Fine Arts New York
- Features Lucy Liu's ongoing 'what was' series
- Series began in 2017 after her father's death
- Liu used family photographs as source material
- Series started with 'Family Portrait' in 2023 at New York Studio School
- Curator Kara Carmack provided a description of a family of five in a park
- Explores memory, family, cultural inheritance, and personal history
Entities
Artists
- Lucy Liu
Institutions
- Alisan Fine Arts New York
- New York Studio School
Locations
- New York
- United States