Mary Weatherford presents a new body of work in her exhibition "The Surrealist," featuring large-scale abstract paintings that incorporate unconventional materials such as neon, coral, and starfish. The show includes works like "A Rose Tree" (2025), "Bonfire" (2025), and the titular "The Surrealist" (2024–2025), all executed in flashe on linen with mixed media elements.
This exhibition matters because it showcases Weatherford's continued evolution as a leading contemporary abstract painter, blending natural materials with industrial neon to create visually striking, layered compositions. Her work challenges traditional boundaries between painting and sculpture, and the exhibition's title suggests a dialogue with surrealist themes, positioning her practice within broader art historical conversations.