NEW YORK CITY – Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present Lack of Pleasure, a solo exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist, Jillian Evelyn. Lack of Pleasure is Evelyn’s inaugural solo exhibition at Hashimot Contemporary and debut solo exhibition in New York City.
The exhibition features a series of 11 new paintings, depicting stylized and angular female figures set in ambiguous environments. Continuing her exploration of themes around womanhood, as well as the struggles and anxiety surrounding societal expectations, the works featured in Lack of Pleasure look to the present moment, capturing introspective scenes which capture an all-too-familiar feeling of apathy. Each figure is contemplative and self-examining, floating in color fields which separate them from being
grounded to a particular place.
The artist states, “I don’t think I’m alone in saying that this last year has been difficult. I think a lot of people related to the New York Times calling out this feeling as “languishing”. That feeling is all I could conjure
when I sat down to draw, its all I could see in a lot of the people around me…I was looking for ways to dissociate. This body of work is just that, it’s being stuck & the moments we try to push past it.”
In order to ensure the health and safety of visitors and staff, please note that masks are required for entry. The gallery will be open by appointment only. To schedule a viewing, please click HERE.
The gallery will be releasing a new limited edition screen print with the artist in conjunction with the exhibition. For details please email info@hashimotocontemporary.com.
About the Gallery
Hashimoto Contemporary is located in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY. Our roster consists of an eclectic blend of new contemporary artists. With monthly rotating exhibitions, our programming focuses on a range of painting, sculpture and installation-based work. You can also visit us at a
variety of international art fairs in Miami, New York, London, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Address in New York
Hashimoto Contemporary
210 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002
About the Artist
Jillian Evelyn’s paintings combine the contorted female figure with graphic shapes and a limited color palette. Her work explores the struggle of womanhood and the anxiety that arises from societal expectations.
Jillian studied illustration at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. After graduating, she worked as a footwear designer for several years before moving to California to pursue her career as a full time painter.
