The Narrative of Objects

Oeno Gallery at Huff Estates presents The Narrative of Objects, an evocative exhibition that explores deeply personal works by Dmitry Yuzefovich, Shani Mootoo and Roch Smith who share glimpses of their past through paintings, sculpture and photographs of treasured objects.

Dmitry Yuzefovich’s hauntingly beautiful paintings reveal a poignant portrait of growing up in the Ukraine. Objects found in his work are placeholders for fragments of memory—be it a well-lived room, a scribble on a wall, a child’s toy on the floor. Yuzefovich’s impeccably detailed scenes represent memories from his lived experiences.

For Shani Mootoo, many of her strikingly intimate photographs in her “History Revisited Series” capture a memory of her childhood home in Trinidad—a nostalgic image of that place, person, space—a moment in time. The objects in Mootoo’s photographs are never curated—they are real.

Roch Smith’s imaginative and playful sculptures recall cherished childhood memories. His treasured objects are toys—the creative concept of play now re-envisioned in an adult world. His art is thoughtful, symbolic and provocative.

The Narrative of Objects runs until May 22nd. Oeno Gallery is open daily from 11 AM – 5 PM (except on Tuesdays). The Sculpture Garden is open daily from 9 AM – 5 PM.