"Shadows: Searching for Light," exhibited at the Edward Hopper House Museum in Nyack, NY starting November 10, is a site-specific installation by Angela Fraleigh that reinterprets the legacy of Edward Hopper and his wife, Josephine (Jo) Nivison Hopper. The installation transforms the main gallery with vibrant wall coverings inspired by Jo's bold palette, serving as a backdrop for paintings that explore Jo's isolated persona within her marriage to Hopper. By highlighting Jo's significant yet often overlooked role in Hopper's career and personal life, Fraleigh connects historical narratives to contemporary themes of agency, identity, and power. The exhibition not only honors Jo Hopper's contributions as an artist and muse but also addresses broader social shifts, inviting viewers to reflect on the complex dynamics between visibility and obscurity in both past and present contexts.
- Subject Matter: Portrait
- Current Location: Angela Fraleigh Studio
- Collections: Shadows Searching for Light