Abstract Fabulism: When Words Have Two Meanings

November 14th - December 14th

Abstract Fabulism explores how art can convey the hidden depths of human experience. The exhibition title draws inspiration from the term “fabulism,” a concept rooted in storytelling—where fables weave together the mythic and the real, the fantastical and the grounded. Though the word itself is often associated with the realm of allegory, here it takes on a broader meaning: the capacity for language—and, by extension, art—to simultaneously carry multiple layers of significance.

In this exhibition, a group of contemporary artists examine the boundaries of visual language, using their work to craft alternate worlds that are as much about emotions as the pictorial. These artists understand that meaning is never singular or fixed. Each canvas, brushstroke, and color choice contains a story—fragmented, ambiguous, and yet undeniable in its presence. The result is a vibrant culmination, where the line between figuration and abstraction dissolves, leaving us to navigate a realm where symbols speak without words. Artists on view include Silke Albrecht, Molly Aubry, Seth Bauserman, Tommaso Fattovich, Louise Fishman, Chris Hood, and Edd Ravn. 

Each piece in the exhibition is a dialogue between the conscious and unconscious, the personal and the universal, the visible and the elusive. Whether through chaotic, swirling compositions or deceptively simple forms, the work invites the viewer to approach with an open mind, allowing their interpretations to unfold. The abstraction becomes a language where meaning shifts, refracts, and multiplies. The stories these artists tell may not always be straightforward, but they resonate deeply with the complexities of our inner lives and collective experiences.

Abstract Fabulism is an invitation to embrace the ambiguity and magic of art, where words have two meanings, and every glance holds the promise of discoveries.