COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS
Today’s show: “Ajay Kurian: The Childhood of Jesus” is on view at White Flag Projects in Saint Louis, Missouri, through Saturday, May 7. The solo exhibition presents new works by the New York–based artist. Also, part of the exhibition is a transcription of Nina Simone’s song “Medley: My Sweet Lord/Today is a Killer,” which can be accessed in the show’s checklist here.
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Installation view of "Ajay Kurian: The Childhood of Jesus," 2016, at White Flag Projects.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS
Installation view of "Ajay Kurian: The Childhood of Jesus," 2016, at White Flag Projects.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS
Ajay Kurian, God’s Wisdom, 2016, steel, brass wool, magic sculpt, blue foam, expanding foam, paint, fake hair, ribbon, plastic, led lights, custom duvet, down comforter, and queen bed.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS
Ajay Kurian, God’s Wisdom (detail), 2016, steel, brass wool, magic sculpt, blue foam, expanding foam, paint, fake hair, ribbon, plastic, led lights, custom duvet, down comforter, and queen bed.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS
Ajay Kurian, Never too late, always too late, 2016, Plexiglas, ribbon, steel, electric motor, arduino board, sensors, and magnets.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS
Ajay Kurian, Dream (Nihilismus), detail, 2016, Plexiglas, ribbon, steel, electric motor, arduino board, sensors, and magnets.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS
Installation view of "Ajay Kurian: The Childhood of Jesus," 2016, at White Flag Projects.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS
Ajay Kurian, Poor Orans, 2016, velvet, steel, plasti-dip, spray painted sand dollars, glass, wood, and LED lights.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS
Installation view of "Ajay Kurian: The Childhood of Jesus," 2016, at White Flag Projects.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS
Installation view of "Ajay Kurian: The Childhood of Jesus," 2016, at White Flag Projects.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS
Ajay Kurian, Leibig Chalice 3 (detail), 2016, 24k gold-plated ostrich egg, resin, steel, plasti-dip, and assorted objects.
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS
Ajay Kurian, Hypnagogia (detail), 2015, mixed media
COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITE FLAG PROJECTS