Introducing UNMADE, a new bi-monthly digital exhibition series I’ll be curated on behalf of @cycol_gallery , in partnership with @mallowdotart.

We’re kicking things off with UNMADE Vol. 1: The Unmaking of Identity, Cycol’s first digital exhibition.

As submissions for UNMADE Vol. 1 roll in, I’d love to encourage artists to create something new in response to The Unmaking of Identity.

Existing works are absolutely welcome, some I’ve even previously accepted for @dam_zine, but I’d love to see what this theme inspires you. ❤️

Of Voice Opening Reception 11•6•26 (Photo Recap)

Featuring the work of Danielle Mastrion @DianeeLindo and @RebeccaRose.

Studio Notes:

When we think about the word, reflection, we can draw a line between its connection with both memory and the physical nature of light. Reflectionentered English in the late 14th century as a word to describe how surfaces throw back light or heat. Coming from the “a bending back,” we now also describe reflection as a way of looking back upon past experiences or ideas. I’ve been coming back to this theme in my work as you can see with both my works below.

In Memory Palace, an oil painting I finished early this year, I was thinking about how light travelled and how it felt to be a mote of light speeding through the vacuum of space, bouncing off the moon, and finally reflecting from the puddle of water before me one night. While I still treat this as a metaphor for discussing my family’s recent diaspora, I still think about the image itself and how artists have described the effects of light bouncing on surfaces, whether cerebral in nature or literal.

I continued exploring the theme of reflection in my daily collage titled Mirror, where I referenced the myth of Narcissus and Echo, the contrast of both Babel and Inferno, the concept of As Above so Below, and the story of Yggdrasil. All imagery that read as mirrors but also as vessels for the nature of identity. The themes of identity and duplicity permeate the myth of Narcissus and Echo. Babel’s piercing verticality is contrasted with the downward trajectory of Dante’s descent, while the story of Yggdrasil tells of the price of knowledge.

Im curious where these ideas carry me next. What else do we see when we gaze at something?

Good Morning

Cycol keeps cooking. And it’s because of team members like @lowbrownative who came up with the concept and presented it to @mallowdotart, that allow us to continue pushing and supporting artists.

This won’t be the last time I’ll be singing her praises this week. There is a whole other beast of a project she has been working on that we’ll be announcing leading up to Breakpoint.

Cycol x Mallow bi-monthly curations by lead curator of Cycol Lowbrow. Has a nice ring to it. Big thanks to @kaya_mallow and @meditatingsloth for always being down to do cool shit with us.

GM

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CYCOL × MALLOW | OPEN CALL

As Cycol Gallery enters its next chapter with Cycol 2.0, our commitment to supporting artists, building community, and creating new opportunities remains at the heart of everything we do.

We’re excited to announce our partnership with @mallowdotart monthly digital exhibition series, curated by @lowbrownative on behalf of Cycol Gallery, with exhibition, and artist featured via both @mallow and Cycol Gallery’s website.

Selected works will be featured on both the @mallowdotart homepage and Cycol Gallery’s website, creating another space for artists and their work to be highlighted and seen.

Open call is officially live. Looking forward to seeing what everyone brings. 🖤

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Welcome to Cycol 2.0

What started as an idea to expand on the traditional gallery model and become a true arts and culture hub in NYC is here.

Powered by @solana and @bonk_inu along with our friends at @Collector_Crypt @RaposaCoffeeCo and @flexasaurusrex

- Upstairs hybrid llery
- Downstairs experience.

More to come this week as we prep for Breakpoint: A recap of our opening reception for Of Voices featuring Danielle Mastrion, @DianeeLindo and @RebeccaRose, and our plans moving forward.

This has been 6 months in the making. I almost lost my mind in the process. But we are here and ready to see what this can be. With the team of @lampwrecked_ and @lowbrownative, and @lobeldesign with Cycol Walls I’m feeling pretty confident.

Today is the one year anniversary of our first exhibition at @cycol_gallery. We’ve grown so much and I’m excited to share what’s next.

Wetiko 02

November 6th at Cycol.

Notice everything. Curiosity will be rewarded.

Luma link below.

Who wants some merch? T-shirts, phone cases and prints now in the shop, link below.
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Special s/o to @lowbrownative who has been working tirelessly on some back end things for @cycol_gallery. Improving the experiences we will be facilitating with 2.0 and making sure what we are building has the ability to scale out. Incredibly grateful for you.

We are a small, but mighty team.

‘Torn Together’ - @wetikos

Collected via @mallowdotart

Coming to Cycol Gallery on November 6th.

Of Voices will present the work of three exceptional artists, spanning both the traditional and digital art worlds. Danielle Mastrion, @DianeeLindo, and @RebeccaRose will bring their distinct styles and voice to our next exhibition at 91 is, Cycol is also incredibly excited to announce Cycol 2.0 will officially be revealed to the public on this evening, launching the beginning of something truly unique and special as we aim to be one of the most recognized cultural hubs in NYC.

Powered by @solana @bonk_inu and our friends and partners @Collector_Crypt @RaposaCoffeeCo @flexasaurusrex, with more tba.

Mark your calendars. Luma invite coming soon.

So much time, energy, and love have gone into this next phase of Cycol.

If I’m quiet, I’m building. We’re building. Literally.