Kyle Montgomery: LUX at Paradigm Gallery

Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present LUX, featuring ornate and revered Crystal Mary series by Australia-based artist Kyle Montgomery. After two sold out releases, Montgomery's work will be back on display at Paradigm! His ethereal works combine Catholic iconography and new-age spirituality and address notions of reincarnation, protection, rebirth, and the afterlife. At first glance, Montgomery’s sculptures look like typical “Virgin Mary” statuettes, with the figure in different positions of prayer or with her arms outstretched. Up close, however, a mass of crystals pours out from inside her robe in place of Mary’s face and torso. This collection will be presented as part of CraftNOW, a convergence of craft-based exhibitions throughout Philadelphia.