On April 11th, we gathered at Nadine Fine Art for the opening of Primitive Modern. It felt really nice to see a full room of people spending time with three-dimensional works, something we honestly don’t see enough of in our local scene.
Being part of this exhibition alongside nine other artists made the night feel even more special. Curated by Hannah Bhatt and organized by Yusof Majid, Primitive Modern brings together 55 works across a wide range of materials—ceramics, paper mache, metal, resin, beadwork, mixed media, and even 3D printing. Each of us approaches making differently, but somehow the works sit together in conversation.
What I appreciate most about this show is how it gently slows things down. In a world that moves so fast, these works hold space for time, touch, and process. As someone who works with clay, this feels especially close to me. Every piece in the room carries a moment where an artist chose to pause and give form to an idea.
If you haven’t seen it yet, I really recommend visiting in person. There’s an energy in the space that you can’t fully get from photos. The meeting point between something “primitive” and something “modern.”
I was honestly too caught up being present that night (as always ><), so I didn’t manage to capture much myself. Sharing a few links below from others who documented the opening, along with some photos of the exhibition poster and the work I’m presenting.
Exhibition: Primitive Modern
Venue: Nadine Fine Art
On view until: Sunday, April 20
Time: 10am–7pm
Come spend some time with the works before it ends. It means a lot to see my sculptures standing among such thoughtful and diverse pieces.
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