Jo Messer: Whale Tail
West Barn
July 23-August 27, 2022
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Installation View of Jo Messer: Whale Tail
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Installation View of Jo Messer: Whale Tail
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Somehow to be forever in repose, 2022. Oil on panel, 24 x 36" (61 x 91.4 cm)
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Installation View of Jo Messer: Whale Tail
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I want to be made of all your things, 2019-2022. Oil on panel, 53 x 43" (134.6 x 109.2 cm)
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Been parched for years, 2022. Oil on canvas 53 x 43" (134.6 x 109.2 cm)
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Installation View of Jo Messer: Whale Tail
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Three shells and a pea, 2022. Oil on canvas, 53 x 43" (134.6 x 109.2 cm)
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Installation View of Jo Messer: Whale Tail
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Installation View of Jo Messer: Whale Tail
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Installation View of Jo Messer: Whale Tail