Mitochondria Gallery is pleased to announce, Place of Repose III, the inaugural exhibition of 2026, opening January 24th, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Artist: Opeyemi Matthew Olukotun. The weight they cannot see VII. 2025
This third iteration of the series brings together new paintings and sculptures by nine contemporary artists whose practices collectively examine the conditions, aesthetics, and cultural significance of rest.
The exhibition extends the project’s ongoing investigation into the spatial, psychological, and social dimensions of repose, foregrounding how individuals seek refuge within both interior and exterior environments. The works on view draw from the intimacies of domestic space, the restorative qualities of natural landscapes, interpersonal bonds, reflective self‑engagement, and inherited cultural rituals that shape understandings of rest and restoration.
Agemo Francis. Ogazen Sin Ovi. Acrylic, aluminum, on wood panel. 2025
The exhibition presents small to large scale figurative paintings on canvas by Opeyemi Matthew Olukotun, Okoye Chukwuemeka John, Kelani Fatai, Nedia Were, and Chika Idu. Complementing the paintings, Place of Repose III features medium to large scale sculptural works by Agemo Francis, Nduka Ikechukwu, and Djakou Nathalie Kassi.
For the exhibition preview, please contact us at [email protected]
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 24th. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
Public Viewing: January 24th - February 14th, 2025
Address: 2220 Commerce Street #D, Houston, Texas. 77002
Phone: +1.832.271.0193
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