Jeffrey Deitch Presents Nina Chanel Abney’s ‘Winging It’ Exhibition
On view at its LA gallery until April 26, 2025.
Jeffrey Deitch has opened a new exhibition by American contemporary artist Nina Chanel Abney. Titled Winging It, the artist explores themes of spirituality, resilience and modern survival through her diverse body of works, which includes vibrant paintings, works on paper, sculptures as well as an immersive installation.
At the heart of the exhibition is a monumental reredos-inspired installation, featuring a vinyl mural and an animated neon sign depicting Jesus creating a rainbow. Accompanied by letter board signs with modern mantras, the installation reclaims spiritual imagery for all, offering affirming messages and transforming everyday sayings into spiritual affirmations.
The show critiques the commodification of belief while celebrating adaptability and humor, examining how people construct meaning in a world where traditional frameworks often falter. Abney blends symbols of traditional religion with modern motifs, transforming mass-produced artifacts into cultural touchstones that reflect the human effort to find solace in a fractured world.
Through her dynamic works, Abney invites viewers to embrace imperfection and reimagine spirituality as an adaptive, personal act, celebrating the process of finding meaning and strength in an unpredictable world.
Nina Chanel Abney’s Winging It will be on view at Jeffrey Deitch Los Angeles until April 26, 2025.
Jeffrey Deitch Gallery
925 N. Orange Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90038
United States
