Esteemed artist Kaima Marie is set to debut her latest solo exhibition, For the record, on Friday, September 6th at ART IS BOND. gallery from 6 – 9 PM.
Offering an immersive journey into the complexities of memory and place, the exhibition invites audiences to engage with Marie’s intricate and layered compositions. Each collage serves as a fragmented record of time, visually representing the simultaneous cacophony and harmony of memory.
This collection of works draws from Marie’s nostalgic love for physical media, exploring images as repositories of knowledge. She weaves textures and spaces with a tactile richness that transforms into a captivating visual journey. For the record intertwines the historical essence of Houston, the artist’s hometown, with her signature meditation on urban public spaces. Unique cultural markers of Houston, such as the iconic Astrodome and Astroworld, coexist with local landmarks like St. James United Methodist Church and the former headquarters of KCOH radio station. Marie also incorporates childhood photos from her personal archives, blending these elements to create large-scale collages that explore the creation of self informed by both personal and collective memories.