QUIET BOY
HOT•BED is pleased to present Quiet Boy, a new solo exhibition by painter Elizabeth Bergeland. For the first time in her career, Bergeland turns her attention to male bodies—painting men in her life and speaking with them about their experience of masculinity, insecurity, and the roles society casts them in. In this collection of nine new works, the artist presents a thoughtful and empathetic view of men as seen through the female gaze, noting that the patriarchy, which so obviously harms women, is also not serving the wellbeing of boys and men. The exhibition will be on view March 12 - May 14, 2022, with an opening reception March 12th from 6-9 PM, and a closing reception May 14th from 6-9 PM.
Elizabeth Bergeland
“Greener Grass”
2022
Oil on canvas
72 in. x 48 in.
Elizabeth Bergeland
“Piles and Piles”
2021
Oil on canvas
36 x 96 in.
Elizabeth Bergeland
“Atlas”
2020
Oil on canvas
60 x 60 in.
Elizabeth Bergeland
“Key/Chain”
2020
Oil on canvas
60 x 60 in.
Elizabeth Bergeland
“A Perennial Plant”
2020
Oil on canvas
60 x 60 in.
Elizabeth Bergeland
“Portrait of a Man on Fire”
2021
Oil on canvas
51 1/4 x 98 1/4 in.
Elizabeth Bergeland
“Don’t Forget: You’re a Blue String”
2020
Oil on canvas
60 x 60 in.
Elizabeth Bergeland
“Don’t Forget: You’re a Blue String”
2020
Oil on canvas
60 x 60 in.
Elizabeth Bergeland
“Sit Down. Stand Up.”
2021
Oil on canvas
84 in. x 64 in.