The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis has opened "Jessi Reaves: process invented the mirror," the New York-based artist's first major solo museum exhibition. Curated by Walker director Mary Ceruti, the show features a single body of new work that blends readymade furniture, found objects, and recycled materials, exploring the tension between functionality and absurdity. Ceruti, who previously worked with Reaves at the SculptureCenter in 2016, describes the work as playful yet rigorous, pushing viewers to reconsider how objects function in daily life.
This exhibition matters because it marks a significant career milestone for Reaves, who has been showing for over a decade and was included in the 2017 Whitney Biennial. It also reflects Ceruti's commitment to staying engaged in curatorial practice while leading the institution, following her earlier Walker show "Liz Larner: Don't Put it Back Like It Was." The show highlights the Walker's ongoing investment in contemporary artists at pivotal moments in their careers, reinforcing its role as a platform for emerging and mid-career talent.