“Echoes of the Self” Opens October 25 at Durden and Ray, Los Angeles

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Echoes of the Self:Contemporary Explorations in Self-Representation

Opening Saturday, October 25, 7:00-10:00 pm 

October 25 - November 22, 2025 

CURATORS: Valerie Wilcox, Jenny Hager

ARTISTS: Nina Alvarez, Nicole T. Belle, Rory Devine, Ayin Es, Mark Steven Greenfield, Jenny Hager, Nichol Marsch, Randi Matushevitz, Dakota Noot, Mei Xian Qiu, Vojislav Radovanović, Jennifer Strings, Chidi Ukwuoma, Valerie Wilcox, Eden Yono 

Echoes of the Self: Contemporary Explorations In Self-Representation examines the contemporary human experience through modes of self-representation and investigating the intersection of personal narrative. Many of the self-portraits address issues such as gender, race, mental health, and identity politics, providing a powerful commentary on the ways in which our identities are shaped by the world around us. Through these works, artists share their personal stories and experiences, inviting viewers to connect with and reflect on their own sense of self.

Self-portraiture has always been a deeply personal and introspective art form. In our current era, marked by technological advancements and shifting cultural landscapes, artists are continually reimagining how they represent themselves. Echoes of the Self showcases a wide range of methods, from traditional painting and drawing to digital art, AI, photography, mixed media, sculpture and installation. Each piece in this exhibition offers a unique lens through which to view the artist's identity, capturing the multifaceted nature of the self.

While also considering the significant role that digital technology has in shaping our self-perception, current contemporary self-portraiture often blurs the line between real and virtual. Artists are experimenting with digital tools and virtual and augmented reality as they reflect the dynamic, ever-changing nature of contemporary identity, shaped by social media and digital interaction.

Echoes of the Self: Contemporary Explorations in Self-Representation, offers a rich and dynamic exploration of how artists today are redefining the practice of self-representation. Through this exhibition, we hope to illuminate the evolving nature of the self and inspire a deeper understanding of the multifaceted and fluid nature of identity in our time.

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Durden and Ray

1206 Maple Ave, #832, Los Angeles, CA 90015