Image by Elizabeth Palace Photography
Hi friends. I hope this communiqué finds you well!
First, a very big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate my new collection All My Friends Are Birds. Turns out all my friends are NOT birds.
I also want to send another huge THANK YOU to the team at MTN Space for giving my feathered friends a safe place to land.
Image by Elizabeth Palace Photography
It was a gorgeous night, filled with gorgeous people, and I especially loved my time with collectors and friends, both new and old. My absolute favorite moment, however, was seeing so many young families enjoying the work.
Family and identity are threads that run deep through my practice, so watching children laugh, identify birds, and pick their favorites made my night. One young visitor even drew her own interpretation of the exhibition. The playful and irreverent nature of the collection seemed to resonate with everyone, but there was something particularly joyful about experiencing it through the eyes of children.
Art can be serious without being solemn. It can carry complicated ideas and still make room for nonsense. In fact, I see lightness itself not as the absence of depth, but as an invitation into it.
When I was a kid, my grandmother used to say, “You catch more flies with honey,” and I’ve carried that with me ever since. It's truly empowering to approach the world with warmth and humor, especially when dealing with difficult subjects like grief or belonging. Irreverence doesn't diminish the seriousness of the conversation; it actually makes room for more of us to participate.
That seed that she planted, probably at times I was being less than charming, still finds its way into everything I do, usually in subconscious and subversive gestures. I couldn't help but think of her and feel proud to have created something that not only honored her wisdom, but that also brought families together.
Image by Bonnie Sorsby Photography
All My Friends Are Birds is on view at MTN Space Gallery in Lake Worth through November 1, 2026. To schedule a viewing, please reach out to Melissa@mtnspace.com
And because one gathering is never enough, we have two more opportunities to get together. See more info below.
Thank you again for your support, your curiosity, and for making room for art in your lives. It's a privilege to share this work with you.
Until next time, stay soft, stay good.
GV
Image by Elizabeth Palace Photography
Upcoming Events
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 | 12–4 PM
OPEN HOUSE
An afternoon with the birds. Bring your friends, bring your children, and come explore the collection at your leisure.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 | 4:44 PM
CLOSING CEREMONY
One final gathering before the flock takes flight. Join me as we celebrate the end of this chapter and send the birds on their way.
Both events will take place at MTN Space Gallery. More info soon!
All Images by Elizabeth Palace Photography