HOT•BED PRESENTS

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.