Lo and Behold: A Solo Exhibition by Damon Davis

This body of work presents three primary themes: family, place, and transition. Over the past decade, my life has been marked by significant losses – the deaths of loved ones, the destruction of my childhood home, breakups, and estrangement from friends and family. Through this experience, I've learned that change is inevitable, and grief and death are inherent parts of life's journey. This exhibition is a partial attempt to understand, confront, and ultimately accept that everything has a beginning and an end, often without clear answers. Art-making has been a therapeutic practice for me, and this work is the culmination of my life experiences and the way I have processed them. Additionally, much of my art explores the collective identities and experiences that shape my life – those related to race, gender, class, and more. This show is a deeply personal exploration of my individual identity as a man approaching middle age, grappling with mortality and grief. The diverse range of mediums used in this exhibition – etchings, paintings, assemblage sculpture, and video art – comes together to create a rich tapestry that expresses the full spectrum of emotions I've encountered over the past few years. My work remains focused on themes of identity, power, and myth, which are woven throughout this show. Myth-building is a dominant element in this body of work, as I've created small myths and characters to serve as metaphors for myself and my experiences. - Damon Davis

Lo and Behold opened to the public on September 16, 2025, at Mindy Solomon Gallery in Miami, FL.