Freeze Fawn delves into the intricate and often shadowed realm of my inner child, Boof. This exhibition is a raw, honest exploration of my past, reflecting the turbulence and complexity of a dangerous childhood. Through Boof, I give voice to the vulnerability and resilience that have shaped my journey.

Boof navigates her inner landscape accompanied by two symbolic companions: the snake and the pregnant bitches. The snake embodies both danger and transformation, a constant reminder of the threats that lurked in my formative years but also of the power of shedding old skins and emerging anew. The pregnant bitches, on the other hand, signify fertility, creation, and the nurturing yet sometimes perilous aspects of femininity and growth.

Each piece in Freeze Fawn is an intimate portrayal of Boof’s emotions and experiences. The artworks serve as a bridge, inviting you into Boof’s private world—a space where fear, hope, pain, and strength coexist. Through this exhibition, I aim to not only confront the shadows of my past but also to celebrate the resilience of the human spirit.

— 

Jessica Nothdurft works in a variety of media to produce evocative documentations of her life experiences. By drawing on the familiar visual languages of artists from Giacometti to Louise Bourgeois and Jenny Watson, Nothdurft transforms highly personal circumstances into universal scenes. In turn, her faux-naive style explores the existence of struggle below the surface and the many facets of shame. 

A partnership with the New England Regional Art Museum and Side Gallery.

OPENING NIGHT  Friday, 31 May 2024, 6 – 8 pm  Book your opening event tickets here!