Madison Skriver's solo exhibition 'After Dark' at Enari Gallery examines the interplay between nostalgia and reality. Influenced by mid-century American culture and cinematic artistry, Skriver's series reflects on the disparity between the glamorous notion of the American dream and its unsettling truths. Through her bold, colorful paintings imbued with layered symbolism, she creates dreamlike scenes reminiscent of forgotten memories. Skriver's work, echoing the tension found in David Lynch's films, invites viewers to delve into an ambiguous realm where the past lingers ambiguously.
"We find ourselves in a world that feels both surreal and familiar, suspended between reality and dream," Skriver writes. "The compositions of these paintings resemble movie stills, inviting viewers to interpret their own unfolding stories."
The past, viewed through the sheen of time, becomes both untouchable and enigmatic, its ghosts lingering beneath the surface. Echoing Lynch's tension between illusion and reality, her paintings serve as portals to an alternate world.
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