Nina Chanel Abney’s latest exhibition, ‘LIE DOGGO,’ is now on display at Jack Shainman Gallery’s The School in Kinderhook, New York. This captivating showcase features new paintings, collages, site-specific murals, an immersive digital installation, and debut large-scale sculptures. Abney masterfully bridges historical art movements with contemporary issues, drawing inspiration from Matisse, Picasso, Léger, and Harlem Renaissance artists.
The exhibition title, ‘LIE DOGGO,’ reflects themes of strategic invisibility and the tension between observation and action. Abney’s intricate works explore global dynamics, imperialism, and systemic inequalities, encouraging viewers to ponder the space between spoken and unspoken narratives. Her murals and sculptures employ cultural signals and gestures to convey identity and solidarity, while her digital installation critiques virtual identity constructions and societal values.
Through her vivid acrylics and thought-provoking compositions, Abney challenges viewers to decode messages about resilience, resistance, and social cohesion. ‘LIE DOGGO’ positions art as a veil and a window, urging a deeper understanding of the unseen forces shaping our world.
Don’t miss Nina Chanel Abney’s ‘LIE DOGGO,’ from May 18 to October 5.
