Brooklyn-based artist Charis Ammon presents "Pedestrian," an exhibition of oil paintings depicting storefronts from her Bushwick neighborhood and other parts of New York City, at Sargent's Daughters Gallery in Tribeca. The works, inspired by photographs taken during her daily walks, feature scenes of Chinese takeout places, bodegas, dry cleaners, and laundromats, often incorporating reflections of buildings across the street. The exhibition runs through January 24 and is Ammon's second with the gallery, which is owned by Allegra LaViola.
The exhibition matters because it elevates everyday urban storefronts—often overlooked or taken for granted—into subjects of fine art, encouraging viewers to pause and find beauty in the mundane. Ammon's large-scale paintings invite viewers to fully enter her world, while her use of reflections and light captures the dynamic energy of city life. The show also highlights the role of small contemporary galleries like Sargent's Daughters in supporting local artists and fostering community-focused art.