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Last week, I was in Charlotte, North Carolina, at @unccharlotte’s @cltgalleries for the opening of Holding A Bright Untroubled Sky: Visioning A Better World Through Magic, curated by the visionary @amyhale93.

It was a profoundly moving experience to meet the other artists in the exhibition; speak about our work with students and faculty; share studio visits; and witness the impact this work is having on the next generation of artists emerging from the program.

Last Wednesday, I activated my artwork, A Spell For The Next 6,000 Years, in a gathering filled with heartfelt prayers, care, and intention for our interconnected human and more-than-human futures. I’m still feeling the presence of that ritual, as well as the many activations, performances, conversations, and moments of connection that unfolded throughout the trip.

My deepest gratitude to @amyhale93 for bringing us together and holding firmly to this expansive vision for a show about magic during one of America’s, and the world’s, most challenging times. Thank you also to Adam Justice at @cltgalleries for ensuring the exhibition was installed with such beauty and thoughtful care.

Congratulations to all of the artists involved. It is an honor to be in community with you. ✨

PS. I also forgot to mention that this all happened during a Full Moon in Pisces and A LUNAR ECLIPSE 🤯
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I’m debuting a new artwork called “Spell For The Next 6,000 Years” as a part of this incredible group show opening in 4 days! 

Artworks shown by @marktitchner & @alessandro_keegan 

Keep reading for more information!

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It’s almost here!! Opening Monday, August 10th at the Rowe Galleries at University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Holding a Bright Untroubled Sky: Visioning a Better World Through Magic!! 

Join us August 26 and 27th for a two-day program of activations, conversation, and celebration in conjunction with Holding a Bright Untroubled Sky: Visioning a Better World Through Magic, a group exhibition of fifteen international artists exploring imagination and magic as tools for envisioning a better future.

Opening Reception
Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

During the reception, I’ll be joined by exhibiting artists and gallery director Adam Justice for an in-conversation session about the show’s themes and the artists’ practices.

Artist Activations — all welcome

Wednesday, August 26
•	4:30 – 6:00 p.m. — Edgar Fabián Frías, (@edgarfabianfrias ) activation.

Thursday, August 27
•	12:24 p.m. — Loni Johnson, (@lonijae305) activation
•	3:30 – 5:00 p.m. — Hilma’s Ghost (@hilmasghost ) (Sharmistha Ray and Dannielle Tegeder), ritual activation
•	6:00 – 8:00 p.m. — Opening reception & in-conversation

The exhibition features Turner Prize winner Tai Shani and Turner Prize nominee Mark Titchner, alongside Suzanne Treister, Alice Bucknell, CROSSLUCID, and ten additional international artists and collectives — several of whom rarely exhibit in the United States.

The exhibition is on view August 10 – September 18, 2026. I hope you can join us for what promises to be a remarkable gathering.

Participating Artists
John Abell @john.abell
Alice Bucknell @alicebucknell
CROSSLUCID @crosslucid
Edgar Fabián Frías @edgarfabianfrias
Angela Fraleigh @angelafraleigh
Heather Freeman @heatherdfreeman
Hilma’s Ghost (Sharmistha Ray and Dannielle Tegeder) @hilmasghost
Loni Johnson @lonijae305
Alessandro Keegan @alessandro_keegan
Anna Kenar @akenar330
Tai Shani @taishani
Mark Titchner @marktitchner
Suzanne Treister
Erik Waterkotte @erikwaterkotte
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