Barron Storey: REvisitation

VOlume 1 • July 13–August 24, 2024

It’s a privilege to welcome back the legendary Barron Storey for Revisitation: Volume I.

Revisitation surveys a decades-broad spectrum of work born from Storey’s lifelong practice of deeply empathetic observation. Storey’s work is crafted with his distinctive layering of media, subject, and emotion, and often evokes a visceral response. The work consistently functions as a narrative, drawing viewers into a dialogue with both obvious and subtle elements woven throughout his images. With this collection, Storey questions society, revels in suffering and joy, and compassionately examines the complexity of our human experience.

Storey’s work reflects an ongoing attention to social issues in parallel with intensely vulnerable introspection. His art is an appeal to viewers to consider often uncomfortable truths, and he advocates for a deeper examination of the world. His layered palimpsest of mixed media, typography, and intricate details create an intense experience that is deeply emotional and rich with constant discovery.

The exhibition features a special selection of pieces devoted to the artist’s long-time relationship with San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, and his observations regarding the enduring impact of historical injustices. Storey’s work often serves as a stark reminder of the importance of inspecting and confronting the truths that lie beneath the surface of our social fabric.

Through his singular visual language and persistent observation, Storey communicates a powerful critique of societal norms and injustices while also exploring the necessity of transformation, resilience, and the search for meaning in an increasingly complex world. His art is not just a reflection of reality, but an ongoing documentation that elicits empathy for the varied layers of human experience. Revisitation invites us to join Storey in his observations and consider our beautifully complex collective humanity together.