For her debut solo exhibition at SLOW Gallery, illustrator Jessica Das invites you to wander through the vibrant streets of New Orleans on a Mardi Gras day, to lose yourself in a chaotic, joyful crowd and secretly observe bodies in moments of liberation!
More than just entertainment, Carnival serves as a time for reflection on the meaning of the world, offering a chance to temporarily overturn the established order. During these festive weeks, the King becomes the fool, and the fool becomes the King!
Inspired by a trip to the southern United States in 2017, Jessica shares her memories through a series of prints, original collages, and unforgettable tunes.
In the warmth of Louisiana nights, a feather teases, a trumpet crackles, a kiss is stolen, laughter bursts, a spirit awakens, a necklace breaks, a liquor burns, and a river overflows.
The title of each drawing echoes the name of a popular song evoking this mythical city—creole jewel of the old New World, birthplace of jazz, and ultimate and the ultimate gathering place for musicians and lovers of bon temps !
Prints available at LA SLOW Galerie.
