“The Light That Loses, The Night That Wins” is Molly Bounds’ debut solo exhibition in New York, hosted at Mrs gallery at their 6040 56th Drive location. This collection runs through May 2, 2026, marking her second collaboration with the gallery after The Armory Show in 2025. Opening on the vernal equinox, the exhibit explores light as a key element, symbolizing transformation and the passage of time.
Capturing Liminal Moments
Bounds’ work delves into the thresholds between stillness and change. Her subjects, caught in moments of contemplation or motion, reflect the subtle push and pull between rest and unease. “The Armchair” embodies this tension, where a woman’s vacant stare contrasts the warm fireplace glow and the cold blues of dusk outside.
Interiors and Solitude
Her interior scenes are rich with psychological depth. In “Privacy Glass,” a figure is cloaked in shadow, with light diffused through textured glass, reminiscent of Georges De La Tour’s vanitas. These portraits evoke the transient nature of time and the inevitable descent into darkness, revealing hidden emotions beneath masks of calm.
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Buoyant Landscapes
Bounds also introduces a sense of freedom and optimism. In “It Sings in Me” and “Among of Green, Again,” figures dance across green hills bathed in sunlight. These scenes, saturated with vitality, blur the lines between reality and imagination. For Bounds, the promise of renewal after winter’s gloom is what truly matters.
Through these contrasting settings, Molly Bounds’ exhibition at Mrs presents a vivid narrative of life’s perpetual shifts, inviting viewers to contemplate their own moments of transition.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the title of Molly Bounds’ exhibition?
The title of Molly Bounds’ exhibition is ‘The Light That Loses, The Night That Wins’.
Where is Molly Bounds’ exhibition being held?
Molly Bounds’ exhibition is being held at Mrs gallery at their 6040 56th Drive location in New York.
What themes does Molly Bounds’ work explore?
Molly Bounds explores themes of transformation and the passage of time, capturing liminal moments and expressing the tension between stillness and change.