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Photographer Megan Reilly was born on Staten Island, grew up in the Hudson Valley, and graduated from the State University of New York with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and photography. Her series, “A Deal with God,” is an introspective photo essay reflecting on themes such as childhood, religion, lesbianism, and learning how to grow into a woman: “As a child, my first memories and understanding of life began with the events of 9/11. The camera lens acted like a microscope, allowing me to privately question the conservative American belief system I was a part of. In retrospect, this…
This is the latest work by Korean-born, Los Angeles-based artist So Youn Lee (who has previously exhibited here). Known for her ethereal, dreamlike aesthetic, Lee’s work revolves around a genderless character named Mango, who embodies the essence of human wonder. This character and other mysterious figures in her work are inspired by human desires and qualities, from the cute and angelic to the bizarre and weird. Her latest exhibition with Hashimoto Contemporary explores the journey of feeling alien and finding a sense of belonging in an unfamiliar environment. In Anomaly, Lee presents a group of anomalous creatures navigating a fantastical…
A selection of paintings by British artist Katie Hackett. Hackett completed a BA in Communication Design and Film at Central Saint Martins and is currently studying for an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art. Her practice delves into the intricate and mysterious elements of the natural world. Drawing on distant memories, sounds and places, Hackett reconstructs landscapes to create new worlds that lie at the edge of reality. The poetic scenes sometimes suggest that time stands still; other times, the subject floats freely and forms emerge. Each painting encapsulates the essence of the environments that have shaped…