Genevieve Cohn's solo exhibition 'In Defense of Tenderness' presents vibrant paintings that weave a narrative filled with mythic women. These figures exist in a space where folklore meets reality, akin to magical realism. Cohn's work draws inspiration from the Women's Land Army and female separatist communities, portraying women tending to nature and each other. Their actions, like building fences and planting gardens, symbolize resilience amidst a backdrop of contemporary unease. The focus remains on the tenderness shared among the figures, inviting viewers into a safe space of care and protection.
Figures move through layered environments, often engaged in building fences, planting gardens, and crafting protective structures. In the periphery - glimpses of unease that echo the instability of our current moment.
The communities of women that inhabit Cohn's paintings are at once folkloric and grounded in reality, taking on a sense of magical realism.
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