GYRLE: paintings by Peggy Reavey

Curated by Ron Linden

On the occasion of her 2018 exhibition, When the Whale Dogs Come Back, I wrote, “Peggy Reavey is a figurative painter and storyteller. Her work has been variously described as eccentric, surreal, tender, caustic, and largely autobiographical… Formally, Reavey’s paintings are raw, seemingly uncooked by cultural and artistic influences… resulting in often daring compositional inventiveness.”

To this I would today add: “idiosyncratic narrative painting,” as image and titles/text present as a story. Biblical and philosophical conundrums abound enriching the viewing experience.

- Ron Linden, Curator

Browse a digital version of the show catalog.

Artist Talk, Sunday, January 25

Reception 3:00 pm followed by a conversation with Peggy Reavey and author Kathryn Davis starting at 4:00 pm

This exhibit is supported by a grant from Arts United San Pedro