In her dynamic portrayals of human form, Jaclyn Conley fuses references to iconic art historical images with poignant reflection on the social and political concerns of American life. Drawing on archival photographs of ordinary people gathering in hope or in protest amid twentieth-century political upheavals, Conley constructs social history paintings of the present moment. The artist methodically locates documentary images in remote archives, unearthing anonymous scenes to interrogate the notion of national self-image and its influence on one’s sense of self: “What I find most interesting about these archive collections, other than the often candid documentation, is that they were...
Castles in the Air
Jaclyn Conley5.09 - 19.10.2024Gallery | BrusselsIn her new body of work, Jaclyn Conley stages visions of life in landscape, which are at once vast and intimate. Known for her masterful portrayals of the figure, the...Read moreCurated by Azu Nwagbogu
Tales for a Stranger 27.05 - 1.07.2023The Warehouse | Zaventem | BelgiumFeaturing works by Ayọ̀ Akínwándé, Anas Albraehe, Joël Andrianomearisoa, Ojo Ayotunde, Ofunne Azinge, Jaclyn Conley, Cristina de Middel, Omar Victor Diop, Victor Ehikhamenor, Esiri Erheriene-Essi, Johnson Eziefula, Jeanne Gaigher, Kate...Read moreWaiting Crowds
Jaclyn Conley6 - 25.08.2022Gallery | Knokke KustlaanJaclyn Conley’s latest body of work explores how crowds can articulate a sense of anxiety, energy, and unpredictability, eloquently communicated through her distinct, gestural painting style. “In recent paintings, I...Read moreJackie& Brian& Eartha& Joan.
Jaclyn Conley4 - 27.06.2020Gallery | BrusselsWe seem to need leaders in order to know ourselves. Leaders to look to, made through pictures. Searching through the White House photo archives in the series All The President’s...Read moreAll The President’s Children
Jaclyn Conley25 - 28.04.2019Gallery | BrusselsIn the series of paintings All The President’s Children , Jaclyn Conely references the archived photographs of First Ladies and Presidents sourced from Presidential Library collections in order to reimagine...Read more
Art Brussels 2025
24 - 27.04.2025Read moreArt Basel Hong Kong 2025
28 - 30.03.2025MARUANI MERCIER is proud to present it's duo exhibition Painter - Sculptor featuring artworks by Jaclyn Conley and Tony Matelli at Art Basel Hong Kong...Read moreBRAFA 2025
26.01 - 2.02.2025We are pleased to return to BRAFA, celebrating its 70th edition, where we will present a group of historic works in tandem with contemporary highlights...Read moreThe Armory Show 2024
6 - 8.09.2024We are excited to return to The Armory Show, presenting a selection from our expanding roster of distinguished artists. Discover captivating works of our newly...Read moreArt Brussels 2024
25 - 28.04.2024We look forward to returning to the 40th edition of Art Brussels with a group exhibition highlighting an eclectic range of works by artists including...Read moreArt Paris 2024
4 - 7.04.2024We are thrilled to return to Art Paris 2024 with a selection of modern and contemporary works by Ojo Ayotunde, Ross Bleckner, Kwesi Botchway, Jaclyn...Read moreArmory Show 2023
8 - 10.09.2023We are thrilled to return to The Armory Show this year with a focus on three exceptionally talented young painters, Kwesi Botchway, Jaclyn Conley, and...Read moreArt Brussels 2023
20 - 23.04.2023We look forward to returning to the 39th edition of Art Brussels with a selection of works by Cornelius Annor, Jaclyn Conley, Johnson Eziefula, Peter...Read moreArt Paris 2023
30.03 - 2.04.2023We look forward to welcoming you to our booth at Art Paris where we will present a selection of modern and contemporary works by Kwesi...Read moreArt Antwerp 2022
15 - 18.12.2022We are pleased to return to Art Antwerp for its 2nd edition, bringing with us a vibrant selection of works by Cornelius Annor, Ross Bleckner,...Read moreArt Paris 2022
6 - 10.04.2022This year, we will contribute to the fairs' theme 'Art & Environment' with four of our represented artists, who each have a strong connection with...Read moreArt Antwerp 2021
16 - 19.12.2021OPENING DAY Thursday 16 December 2021 Preview | 10 am – 4 pm Vernissage | 4 pm – 8 pm PUBLIC DAYS Friday 17 December...Read moreARCO Madrid 2020
20.02 - 1.03.2020ARCOmadrid is the international meeting point for exchange between Europe and Latin America. The fair enjoys the distinction of having been the first fair in...Read moreBRAFA 2020
26.01 - 2.02.2020The Brafa Art Fair , created in 1956, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious art fairs, famous for the high quality fine...Read moreArt Brussels 2019
25 - 28.04.2019Though it retains its youthful profile as a discovery fair, Art Brussels is one of Europe’s oldest and most established fairs, running for its 51st...Read moreARCO Madrid 2019
27.02 - 3.03.2019ARCOmadrid is the international meeting point for exchange between Europe and Latin America. The fair enjoys the distinction of having been the first fair in...Read more
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