I NEVER REALLY KNEW YOU
Curated by Mashonda Tifrere
Swoon
Malik Roberts
Calvin Clausell Jr.
Dionne Simpson
Tonia Calderon
Los Angeles
11 May - 1 June 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Praz-Delavallade Los Angeles is pleased to present I Never Really Knew You, a five-artist group exhibition curated by Mashonda Tifrere that features works from artists Tonia Calderon, Swoon, Dionne Simpson, Malik Roberts, and Calvin Clausell Jr. The exhibition opens on May 11th and will run through June 1st.
I Never Really Knew You, revolves around the many layers of the ego and serves as a visual journal that offers a story of self-awakening and truth. Spanning various genres and mediums, viewer are invited into the minds of the artists, highlighting their individual creative processes, growth, vision, and diverse voices. “Our mental, emotional, and physical health are all victims of the lies our ego-selves whisper in our minds,” Tifrere said. “The ego is the master of disguise. But once you witness the ego, you realize that it never really existed. We are actually in control of our human story and that the only way to reveal our truths is by removing our masks and the many layers of fear they hide. Each work in this exhibition is a testament to the transformative power of self-realization to align us with life's potential wonders.”