Mitchell Reece, Polo Silk, and Taylor Simmons

Something Slight

December 10, 2022- January 15, 2023

Curated by Mueni Loko Rudd

Marthas contemporary is pleased to present “Something Slight” curated by Mueni Loko Rudd. The exhibition features paintings and photography from 3 artists based in 3 different cities. Taylor Simmons's figurative paintings explore perception, while Polo Silk and Mitchell Reece’s work Touch on community and familial experiences. The exhibition weaves together a narrative of city life and community engagement and how these experiences shape our lives and reflect who we are.

Simmons is currently based in New York City, NY, Reece in Houston, TX, and Silk in New Orleans, LA.

Mitchell Reece
Big Park Talk
Oil and acrylic
61" x 44.5"
2022

Mitchell Reece
Matriarchitect
Oil and acrylic
42.5" x 63"
2022

Mitchell Reece
Lookout Lil Cuz
Oil and acrylic
47.5" x 42"
2022

Polo Silk
Dat Girl Special
Digital Print
17" x 21" Framed
1992
Photos courtesy of FAB5LEGACY Archive

Polo Silk
We Outside
Digital Print
17" x 21" Framed
1997
Photos courtesy of FAB5LEGACY Archive

Polo Silk
Boss Bish
Digital Print
17" x 21" Framed
2011
Photos courtesy of FAB5LEGACY Archive

Taylor Simmons
That Rabbit
Oil and spraypaint on Canvas
36" x 48"
2022

Taylor Simmons
Ada from Decatur
75" x 50"
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
2022