Opening THIS Sunday, October 30th from 4-7pm, Duplex is pleased to present Agony in the Tropics, Nereida Patricia’s first solo exhibition in New York City. Mining personal experiences of resilience and survival, and examining postcolonial Black feminist theory, magical realism, and conventional mythlogy, Patricia builds a nuanced visual language about the transformation of the human and the collective body in the face of prejudice and violence. Known for her highly detailed glass beaded relief sculptures, Patricia chronicles fictionalized versions of herself and members of queer and marginalized communities, as well as those living and working in the streets. With Agony in the Tropics, Patricia presents a hero’s journey towards freedom and sanctuary. @nereida.patricia