LatchKey Gallery (LKG) is pleased to present GODZILLAS, a group exhibition featuring the  unique talents of 11 emerging artists, all MFA Fine Art candidates at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Organized by artist James O. Clark in collaboration with LKG founder/director Amanda Uribe, GODZILLAS will be on view at LatchKey Gallery, located at 173 Henry Street, from Wednesday, October 16 through Sunday, October 20th, 2024. An opening reception to warmly welcome all will be held on Wednesday, October 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

The somewhat tongue-in-cheek reference to the fictional character Godzilla illustrates a dramatic transformation (in the case of Godzilla, from harmless creature to radioactive monster, then to protector of the Earth). Much like the fictional story, GODZILLAS reflects the fractured chaos of contemporary existence, the potential for change, humanity’s struggles for redemption, and the sanctity of a guardian spirit.

The exhibition employs a diverse array of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and performance to engage viewers in a dialogue about fragmentation, transformation, and spirituality. Viewers embark on a journey from monstrous forms provoked by internal turmoils, through systems informed by geometry and construction, towards the religious sense of self-discovery and affirmation. Each piece reflects personal narratives and collective
stories, illustrating how moments of disconnection can lead to profound transfiguration.

Featured artists include: Ruoxi Hua, Lily Yoonsoo Hyon, Ningyi Jiang, Taerim Kim, Erin Rehil, Robert Ridgway, Lev Pinkus, Amanda Ruimiao Wang, Austin Clay Willis, Hyunjun Yang, Yixin
Yang