May DeViney’s “No AI, Only I” Opens at Viridian Artists in Chelsea This June
No AI, Only I explores the persistent cultural pressures placed on women to embody impossible ideals of perfection. Through incisive paintings and mixed-media constructions, DeViney examines how expectations of selflessness, modesty, and quiet endurance continue to shape perceptions of womanhood, while also confronting 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.
DeViney draws from a wide range of sources including Renaissance painting, religious iconography, family history, nostalgia, popular culture, and national symbols. Her work extends beyond gender politics to encompass environmental concerns, labor and economic insecurity, social division, and prejudice. By combining historical references with current events, she creates visual narratives that are at once humorous, poignant, and sharply critical.
No AI, Only I is a timely and irreverent exhibition that arrives at a moment when questions of human creativity and technological encroachment feel especially urgent.
Exhibition Details
Show: No AI, Only I
Artist: May DeViney
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 6–8 pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 4–6 pm
On View: June 23 – July 11, 2026
Venue: Viridian Artists | 548 West 28th Street, #632, New York, NY 10001
Website: viridianartists.com | @viridianartists
