At the heart of San Francisco’s FOG Design+Art event, Altman Siegel gallery is showcasing “Beyond the Bodies’ Edge,” a fresh solo exhibition featuring mixed-media creations by Didier William. Originating from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and now residing in Philadelphia, William delves deeper into themes initiated with his “Gesture to Home” installation at Prospect New Orleans. Through this body of work, he investigates the complex feelings of belonging that often accompany immigration, questioning what cultural norms, rules, or customs establish one’s identity when living abroad. In a collection of lively and verdant tableaus, William invites us to ponder: “What determines cultural identity in a foreign land?
In this space, personal stories blend with family histories, as each work tackles an unpredictable future with equal measures of vulnerability and resilience. In “Tandem,” a delicate swing strains under the twisting forms of two beings, symbolizing themes of stress and mutual dependence. On the other hand, in “Susan’s,” the soft droop of a flower contrasts with the vast openness of the field.
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William views painting not just as something fixed or permanent, but as a continuous journey that progresses slowly with each instance of careful observation. Subtle details like immense, shadowy muscles transform into a multitude of eyes, resulting in a fascinating interplay between individual and collective viewpoints.
In a recent statement, the gallery expressed that our entire world, with its complexities of pain and beauty, primarily reaches our minds via a rather tiny and delicate eye organ. However, sight might be considered our strongest form of protection as well.
The exhibition is now on view until February 22, 2025.
Altman Siegel Gallery
1150 25th St,
San Francisco, CA 94107
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