
She Remembers Differently
This collection brings together four distinct female voices in contemporary art - Jeanine Brito, Louise Bourgeois, Rebecca Ness, and Cristina BanBan - whose works explore memory, identity, intimacy, and the body. Each offers a personal lens on muliebrity - creating not just singular expressions but a compelling dialogue across generations and geographies.
In "The Fallibility of Memory", Jeanine Brito creates an evocative and psychologically-charged portrait. The figure’s pensive gaze and partially-consumed cake evoke sensations of nostalgia and absence, underscoring the instability of personal memory. Brito’s use of crisp, stylized brushwork contrasts with the elusive subject matter, reinforcing the tension between clarity and forgetting. The painting’s intimate setting, anchored in rich reds and cool blues, brings the viewer into a private moment rendered universally.
In "The Fallibility of Memory", Jeanine Brito creates an evocative and psychologically-charged portrait. The figure’s pensive gaze and partially-consumed cake evoke sensations of nostalgia and absence, underscoring the instability of personal memory. Brito’s use of crisp, stylized brushwork contrasts with the elusive subject matter, reinforcing the tension between clarity and forgetting. The painting’s intimate setting, anchored in rich reds and cool blues, brings the viewer into a private moment rendered universally.
Louise Bourgeois' "Untitled" work on paper reveals her mastery of symbolic abstraction. Executed in her signature red ink, the piece features a repetitive motif that evokes both anatomical and emotional themes. As with much of Bourgeois’s work, the image alludes to trauma, the female body, and psychological fragmentation. The starkness of the composition highlights her lifelong exploration of internal states and the enduring influence of childhood memories on adult identity.
Rebecca Ness’s "Drawing Party" immerses us in a chaotic yet vibrant domestic tableau. The artist’s characteristic attention to detail — particularly in hands, objects, and spatial dynamics — speaks to the performative nature of social settings. By positioning herself within the frame, Ness invites us to reflect on the relationship between self-presentation and observation. This piece captures the often humorous and uncomfortable tension between public and private, making the everyday feel theatrical and emotionally charged.
Cristina BanBan’s "Mariana" is a bold and sensual portrait of female power. The artist’s exaggerated forms and luscious curves celebrate the body in all its fullness, challenging narrow ideals of beauty. With her signature palette of warm fleshy tones and dynamic contours, BanBan transforms the female nude into a site of confidence, desire, and agency. Mariana pulsates with emotion and presence, embodying a woman who is unapologetically herself.