Curator’s Statement:

I’m fascinated by the archetype of the witch: healer, menace, doula of life and death, keeper of wisdom and arcane knowledge, seducer, oracle, fury, helper…whichever role the witch embodies (and sometimes it is a mixture of many), it is one of otherworldly power. Having grown up in Switzerland where folklore is infused into all manner of daily life, I feel deep kinship with the witch. Much of my work is focused on fairy and folklore that feature the classic Western Germanic archetype of the lone witch at the edge of the woods who might heal your ailments or devour your children depending on the day. I’m drawn to the mixture of fear and fun between which the witch balances. 

For Hex, Hex! I’ve invited three artists to join me in exploring how incarnations and powers of the witch show up in contemporary art. 

Annika Earley, joined by artists Julia Arredondo, Siri Kaur, Maria Molteni