MAY DEVINEY: NO AI, ONLY I

MAY DEVINEY
NO AI, ONLY I
June 23–July 11, 2026

OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 6–8 PM

CLOSING RECEPTION
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 4–6 PM

Viridian Artists is thrilled to present NO AI, ONLY I, a solo exhibition of irreverent assemblages and mixed media paintings by American artist MAY DEVINEY. The exhibition will be on view from June 23 through July 11, 2026. An Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, June 25, from 6–8 PM, followed by a Closing Reception on Saturday, July 11, from 4–6 PM.

In No AI, Only I, May DeViney explores the persistent cultural pressures placed on women to embody impossible ideals of perfection. Through a series of incisive paintings and mixed-media constructions, she examines how expectations of selflessness, modesty, perseverance, and quiet endurance continue to shape perceptions of womanhood while also addressing the growing presence of technology in contemporary life. The exhibition's title asserts the importance of individual creativity and human agency, emphasizing that these works are the product of a singular artistic vision rather than artificial intelligence.

DeViney's imagery draws from a wide range of sources, including Renaissance painting, religious iconography, family history, nostalgia, popular culture, and national symbols. Her work investigates issues that extend beyond gender politics to encompass environmental concerns, labor and economic insecurity, social division, prejudice, and other challenges facing contemporary society. By combining historical references with current events, she creates visual narratives that are at once humorous, poignant, and sharply critical.