Amelia Brigg's textile-based works and paintings offer an introspective view of psychological and physical boundaries. Drawing inspiration from anatomy and botanical forms, her pieces evoke a sense of organic growth constrained by subtle, clear limits. Amelia's use of soft colors and fluid shapes invites the viewer to explore the delicate interplay between freedom and restraint. Her wall hangings in particular suggest both shelter and containment, mirroring the inner tension between desire for growth and the comfort of security. -550 Gallery, New York NY, 2024
Amelia Briggs is a visual artist and designer based in NYC. She received her BFA in painting in 2009 and her MFA in visual art in 2015. Briggs's work is exhibited internationally and has been included in recent exhibitions in Paris, France; Florance, Italy; London, UK; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; and Art Basel in Miami, FL.
My truest life is unrecognizable, extremely interior, and there is not a single word that defines it. -Clarice Lispector, The Hour of the Star
My work focuses on the intersection between the psychological and animal selves and how this interplay shapes our internal world. Drawing inspiration from body language, psychology, and natural systems, I create three-dimensional wall hangings and paintings that draw from botanical and anatomical forms with almost free-flowing movement and subtle color shifts. Each piece is contained within a clear boundary, symbolizing obstacles to be overcome while offering a sense of security and solace, reflecting a longing for growth.
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550 Gallery New York, NY info@5-50gallery.com
RED ARROW GALLERY, Nashville, TN ashley@theredarrowgallery.com
GLASS RICE, San Francisco, CA info@glassrice.com
Kelly Wearstler, Los Angeles, CA
EXHIBITION A, New York, NY
THE HOLE, Los Angeles, CA
COHLE GALLERY, Paris, France contact@cohlgallery.com