As I See It is a solo exhibition by Crystal Rocha at Mercury Project. This body follows a series of paintings that reflect an introspective dialogue along with a sense of movement within the past and present. Rocha’s goal with these works is to access and gather memories that provoke and create a feeling of familiarity.
These works follow an attention to detail in these mundane but delicate settings that follow alongside things I see in my daily life. Immortalizing these moments since memories can last a lifetime. People come and go. The drink will be drunk. This isn’t my first time. Recycled moments that compare to another. This exhibition explores the idea of reading each piece in a way to move in time with these paintings. As we move forward, I often find myself reflecting on memories and what they mean to me. Encasing and preserving these ordinary stills. As I see it.
Featuring works from Lightweight.
Seeing it as it is—
The corner at Low country that was once the home of to- my lover’s quarrels to admiring Chavela singing on Valentine’s day with new loves.
Having a playdate to- the accessories you wore for my birthday dinner.
The lifeless dove I saw on the ground moments after passing to- seeing my father take his last breath.
The drink abandoned in the Lonesome bathroom to- 30 minutes later when it was knocked over.
Having a playdate to- the accessories you wore for my birthday dinner.
The lifeless dove I saw on the ground moments after passing to- seeing my father take his last breath.
The drink abandoned in the Lonesome bathroom to- 30 minutes later when it was knocked over.
To—