It Left An Ugly Mark
The Beauty and Blemish of Matters of the Heart
The exhibition's title draws inspiration from Leonard Cohen’s poem "Happens to the Heart" which illustrates the complexities of learning to live after knowing heartbreak and betrayal. Building a sense of identity and the cycle of discovery, the heart is at the center of every grand search for meaning. Wheatley’s latest work echos these themes examining the way in which our own emotions distort the way we remember significant moments. Much like music transports us back to a specific time, our own memories can be influenced by the external factors that shape our lived experience.
Currently on view October 10-January 1st at Fana Jewlery- 110 Wooster street SoHo, NYC
A MARTYR FOR MY LOVE FOR YOU
2024
Acrylic on canvas
91.5 x 91.5 x 3.8 cm. / 36 x 36 x 1.5 in.
The emotional struggle of a love that was never meant to last, this piece delves into the sacrifices we make, either to meet the expectations of others or to uphold our own standards, and the painful choice between staying or leaving, both of which inevitably cause heartbreak.
Inspired by the song of the same title by The White Stripes.
YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL
2024
Acrylic on canvas
91.5 x 91.5 x 3.8 cm. / 36 x 36 x 1.5 in.
Capturing the fleeting nature of time, this work emphasizes the significance of the present moment shared between two people, focusing on the intimacy of the present and evoking the universal experience of longing.
Inspired by the song of the same title by Lana Del Rey.
SOUND & COLOR
Acrylic on canvas
76.1 x 63.5 x 3.8cm. / 28.2 x 25 x 1.5 in.
This painting explores alternate realities, imagining a world that is a "perfect negative" of your own—where every choice you've made is different, leading to a completely altered version of your life.
Inspired by the song of the same title by the Alabama Shakes.
DON'T THINK TWICE, IT'S ALL RIGHT
2024
Acrylic on canvas
101 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm / 39.8 x 30 x 1.5 in.
Representing the clarity that comes when you distance yourself from a situation, this painting illustrates the sense of peace and emotional resolution closure brings. Parallel lines that can never intersect create a tension wave symbolizing how the act of letting go creates ripples, that lead to calmness and freedom.
Inspired by the song of the same title by Bob Dylan.
NOTHING MATTERS
2024
Acrylic on canvas
76.1 x 63.5 x 3.8 cm. / 28.2 x 25 x 1.5 in.
Capturing the feeling of being suspended in the moment. Floating between giving up or just giving in. The work emphasizes the fleeting nature of the experience—where nothing else matters but the spark and the burn of that passion while it lasts.
Inspired by the song of the same title by The Last Dinner Party.
TEXAS SUN*
2024
Acrylic on canvas
101.6 x 61 x 3.8 cm. / 40 x 24 x 1.5 in.
This painting captures that charged moment of tension, the electric pause when potential peaks, the anticipation of worlds soon to collide. On the tip of the extraordinary yet unknown, it glows with giddiness that ignites the soul.
Inspired by the song of the same title by Leon Bridges & Khruangbin.
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