April 28 – May 23, 2026
THROUGHLINES
Reception:
Thursday, April 30, 6-8pm
Double Vision, Graphite, conte, charcoal on white kraft paper, 24 x 19″, 2026
Marilyn Banner’s recent drawings suggest and further develop the throughlines found in her earlier work: darkness, body, nature, guardians, and spirit. Strong and energetic drawings suggest monstrous animal-like creatures, red eyes staring out, protecting the surrounding space. Quieter drawings of African masks, statues, and branches suggest ritual, and secret connections.
Though the work suggests ancient myth and distant memory, it is contemporary in Banner’s mind. The times are turbulent; there is strong feeling in and around us. Like the angry goddesses of myth and legend, we today are challenged to hold our ground, protect the good and ward off what is evil.
View additional work by Marilyn Banner here.