Connor Wright’s latest exhibition, entitled “Alexa, Truth or Dare?” is currently on display in Manhattan until January 20, 2026. The large-scale paintings created by Wright delve into the fast-paced, overwhelming world of images that we are constantly bombarded with in today’s society.
Curated by Jesse Bandler Firestone, the exhibition showcases Wright’s unique interpretation of a wide range of images, spanning from political figures to iconic symbols and lesser-known subjects. Rather than trying to decode the chaos of the world around him, Wright seeks to absorb and process it through his own personal and intuitive visual language.
Drawing inspiration from a myriad of sources including personal archives, sports photography, internet subcultures, and historical artifacts, Wright blurs the lines between the iconic and the mundane, the personal and the political. His paintings feature characters that teeter between figuration and abstraction, existing as both solid presences and ethereal outlines.
Using oil paint on top of spray-painted color fields that resemble psychedelic tie-dye, Wright’s figures are monumental in scale yet intentionally distorted and elongated. One distinctive feature of his work is the exaggerated length of the characters’ hands, which serve as symbols of artistic agency and tenderness. In a bold and provocative move, Wright adorns all his figures with long acrylic nails, regardless of gender or age.
In a world saturated with noise and constant stimulation, Wright’s paintings offer a unique perspective on making sense of the chaos. Rather than trying to tame or simplify the cacophony of images and information that surrounds us, he embraces the strangeness, sensuality, and vitality of it all.
For more information about Connor Wright and his exhibition “Alexa, Truth or Dare?”, visit his website at connorwright.art. Explore his captivating paintings and experience the vibrant energy and thought-provoking concepts that define his artistic practice.
