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In the heart of Brooklyn’s bustling art scene, Zepster Gallery has quickly made a name for itself as a dynamic space dedicated to showcasing female talent. Founded and owned by the visionary Devon Gordon, this gallery is proudly celebrating its first anniversary with the launch of “Mythic Muses,” its inaugural all-female exhibition featuring Grace Bromley, Catie Dillon, Annie Goldman and Maya Perry. This milestone not only highlights the incredible work of female creators but also reinforces the gallery’s mission to support emerging and mid-career artists, several of whom credit their new found rising success to Devon having given them their first gallery show.
Devon Gordon, founder of Zepster Gallery, expressed her excitement about this milestone, stating, “I can hardly believe it’s been a year already! With ‘Mythic Muses,’ Zepster is not just showcasing art; it’s creating a space for connection and conversation. It’s a privilege to celebrate the incredible talent of these artists and I can’t wait to see how their stories resonate with everyone who experiences these works.”
The current exhibition, “Mythic Muses,” takes this mission to new heights by exploring the enchanting world of folklore and fairy tales. These timeless stories, rich with moral lessons and cultural significance, serve as a unique lens through which the artists can express their own narratives. By reinterpreting these age-old tales, the featured creators breathe new life into familiar narratives, making them resonate with contemporary audiences.
“Mythic Muses” features a captivating array of multimedia works that invite viewers to engage with the artists’ interpretations of myth and identity. Each piece reflects the distinct cultural backgrounds and personal experiences of the creators, showcasing how folklore can be a powerful vehicle for self-expression. This exhibition creates a vibrant tapestry of creativity, where the past informs the present and inspires a reimagined future.
Grace Bromley brings together various modes of critique about gender and selfhood, particularly through the lens of archetypal fairytale, myth and folklore, as well as questioning idealistic notions of individualism and self-reflection in the West. Her work is imbued with a dark sense of humor and through body language lays bare basic human emotions, such as fear, anger, loneliness, and desire.
Catie Dillon’s use of line wraps around the canvas and her use of manipulating depth of field creates a world of its own. She has been awarded artist residencies at Open Wabi Residency in Fredericktown, Ohio, Fish Factory Residency in Stodvarfjordur, Iceland, PADA Studios in Barreiro, Portugal, Wassaic Project in Wassaic, New York, and ProjectArt ArtCorps Residency in New York, New York.
Annie Goldman explores biblical and kabbalistic themes through a personal midrash. Animals perform manifold functions in the paintings; monkeys are pre-expulsion from Eden humans, cats and people undergo spiritual metamorphosis on a journey to talk to God, and a whale’s digestive tract breaks down and reconstructs language itself.
Maya Perry is a graduate of the Yale University MFA program in Painting/ Printmaking. She spent her formative years performing experimental music both collaboratively and as a solo artist. Her animated films have been screened at international festivals, including Tricky Women in Vienna and Lago Film Fest in Italy.
The artists in “Mythic Muses” are not just storytellers; they are innovators who challenge traditional notions of femininity and power. Each work invites viewers to engage with the complexities of their own stories and the cultural myths that shape them. This exhibition is a celebration of creativity, where the reinterpretation of folklore becomes a medium for exploring identity, agency, and transformation.