XHANTHI
THE GARDEN OF HEMERA
feature
September 23rd, 2022
Arch Enemy Arts is pleased to present THE GARDEN OF HEMERA, a fresh solo feature of Arizona-based mixed media artist, Xhanthi. Debuting a series of 6 pieces that she describes as “sculptural cameos,” the works depict soft, porcelain-like faces, and features surrounded by carefully modeled white roses.
Focusing on texture and shape with inspiration garnered from Hellenistic sculpture, Xhanthi’s Garden is equal parts mystical and superb. Her proficient ability to model subtle, yet expressive faces met in contrast with the jagged petals of her representational flowers is something of pictorial beauty. More than just intricate forms, the facial elements are painted in pinky flesh– a breath of life peering out from their stone-like settings. The spirits of Dreams, Rumor, Deceit, and even The Fates present themselves in this elegant display of Xhanthi’s imaginative ability.
Comparing her 2021 series to the works now debuted in The Garden, the artist writes:
“My last collection, Biophilia, was very earthy with lots of warm painted landscapes, these new pieces are far more about shape and form, the drama comes from the textural composition rather than the painting. Nature is still a big part of this collection, but this time it’s presented in clinical white shapes and as organic cowls for my fantastical denizens.”
THE GARDEN OF HEMERA is Xhanthi’s third feature with Arch Enemy Arts following 2021’s Biophilia, and 2020's Chrysalis.
-- writeup by Alexander Medlin II
Xhanthi's THE GARDEN OF HEMERA will be physically on view from September 23rd - October 16th, 2022.
Sold works will begin to ship the week of October 24th unless other rush shipping arrangements have been made.
A carousel gallery of detail images has been included below.
THIS EXHIBITION HAS SOLD OUT.

"Narcissus" (2022) Resin, Apoxie clay, acrylic gel, wood, glass, and acrylics 7" x 10" $850 USD

"Apate" (2022) Resin, Apoxie clay, acrylic gel, wood, glass, and acrylics 7" x 9.5" $700 USD

"Oneiros" (2022) Resin, Apoxie clay, acrylic gel, wood, glass, and acrylics 9" x 12" $900 USD

"The Morai" (2022) Resin, Apoxie clay, acrylic gel, wood, glass, and acrylics 9" x 9" $600 USD

"Pheme" (2022) Resin, Apoxie clay, acrylic gel, wood, glass, and acrylics 5" x 5" $300 USD

"Homonoia" (2022) Resin, Apoxie clay, acrylic gel, wood, glass, and acrylics 5" x 5" $300 USD
• past catalog works •
all items marked with a red dot have been sold

"Tranquil Bloom" (2020) resin, apoxie clay, acrylics 8" x 8" $350 USD

"Reverie in Red" (2020) apoxie clay, resin, acrylic 11" x 14" $450 USD

"Starbug" (2019) Apoxie, clay, wood, resin, acrylic 7 x 7 x 2" $185 USD

"Pollination" (2018) mixed media resin sculpture 8 x 10 x 2" framed to 14 x 16" $250 USD

"Catharsis" (2020) mixed media, resin, acrylics 8" x 8" $400 USD

"Awakening" (2020) mixed media, resin, acrylics 8" x 8" $450 USD

"Renewal" (2020) mixed media, resin, acrylics 8" x 8" $400 USD

"Emergence" (2020) mixed media, resin, acrylics 8" x 8" $400 USD

"Deliverance" (2020) mixed media, resin, acrylics 8" x 8" $400 USD

"Infinite Blue" (2021) resin and acrylics 11" x 11" framed $450 USD

"The Sentinels of The Meadow" (2021) resin and acrylics 11" x 11" framed $450 USD

"A Wordless Song" (2021) resin and acrylics 11" x 11" framed $450 USD

"Eye of The Forest" (2021) resin and acrylics 11" x 11" framed $450 USD

"A Path To Solitude" (2021) resin and acrylics 11" x 11" framed $450 USD