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Tensegrity: Gray as Color and Metaphor at Lee|Jim Gallery

exhibition · 2026-04-24

'Tensegrity,' an exhibition curated by Jim Lee, investigates the complexity of painting through the duality of gray, both as a hue and a symbol. This show, which will conclude on February 4, oscillates between stark realism and optimism, creating a strangely uplifting atmosphere. The title alludes to Buckminster Fuller's tensegrity theory, which illustrates the delicate balance and interplay of components within a cohesive framework. Various artists contribute works that explore the nuanced characteristics of gray, challenging conventional painting ideas. Additionally, the gallery itself embodies tension and equilibrium, reflecting Fuller's principles. The exhibition is on display at Lee|Jim Gallery until February 4.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Tensegrity' at Lee|Jim Gallery
  • Curated by Jim Lee
  • Focuses on gray as color and metaphor
  • Explores perversity of painting
  • Closing date: February 4
  • Title references Buckminster Fuller's tensegrity theory
  • Mood described as inexplicably hopeful
  • Navigates between grim concreteness and silver linings

Entities

Artists

  • Jim Lee

Institutions

  • Lee|Jim Gallery

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