Jonas Adriaan Verheyen "Inherent Self" Opening in September

June 25, 2015 (New York, NY) - Rosalie Marfuggi is pleased to present the first solo exhibition of emerging artist Jonas Adriaan Verheyen. Inherent Self will showcase a selection of photographs from the artist’s most recent series of the same title, debuting along with video and sculpture from the series. The exhibition will take place at the LES Projects Space on 175 Rivington St. from September 15th through October 1st, 2015 with an opening reception on Sunday, September 18th, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Focusing on the introspective, emotional conflict within, Inherent Self is a series of expressive self portraits. Taken over a 9 month period of private performance pieces conducted in the artist’s studio, and drawing on the traditions of Abstract Expressionism and conceptual performance art, the works utilize performance, photography and painting as tools for psychological exploration.

Verheyen layers different colors of paint onto his body; pouring, investigating and removing each color to simultaneously reveal and cover himself in a process that allows the artist to grapple with his sense of self amidst an era of rampant, superficial self image and identification. With this series Verheyen displays a unique amalgamation of media, prompting a reflection on ourselves and identity within contemporary society.