Sandra Cavanagh: War & Myth
June 23 - August 4, 2024
Exclusive Online Exhibit
‘War and Myth’ showcases a series of paintings developed in response to current global events. Cavanagh sustains a mostly figurative focus in reaction to historical narratives, including her own.
The current exhibition delves into the profound themes of mortality and the loss of innocence, exploring these concepts through the lens of cross-generational stories. It reflects on the enduring relevance of myth in art, the persistence of foundational stereotypes, and the pervasive nature of violence in everyday life. This collection is deeply rooted in the interplay between form and message, with a particular focus on formal variations on a theme.
Artist Sandra Cavanagh in her Brooklyn Studio (Courtesy of Artist)
The artist's approach often involves working in series, creating urgent pictorial storylines that seek to exhaust both subject and form. This relentless exploration aims to reach a point of understanding or to achieve a sense of catharsis. The resulting works are annotations of emotions, underscored by a dramatic interplay of form and content, offering a poignant commentary on the human experience. We feel privileged to showcase it.
About Artist:
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Cavanagh’s first two decades were pitched on the tensions between a loving family life and constant political upheavals, unrestrained military governments and the ominous danger of politically sanctioned brutality and censorship. She read Social Sciences at the University of Belgrano, Buenos Aires before emigrating to California and later to the UK where she completed studies in Fine Art. She returned to full residency in the United States in 2010 and has worked and resided in New York City ever since.