Goddess of All

Jane Lombard Gallery is pleased to announce Goddess of All, Squeak Carnwath's fourth solo exhibition with the gallery. Squeak Carnwath merges meticulously applied layers of oil paint with text, repeated symbolic iconography, and abstract patterns. The exhibition Goddess of All presents Carnwath's evolving visual language, which recently includes representations of the female form. Her imagery resists singular interpretations, inviting viewers to find meaning through personal experience, context, and cultural background. Carnwath's words and phrases are raw, immediate, and unfiltered, offering intimate reflections that speak to the ever-evolving complexities of womanhood. Drawing on imagery of queens, mothers, and mythic goddesses, Carnwath envisions a future grounded in inclusivity and empowerment. The silhouette of an African queen becomes a recurring motif, most visibly seen in the painting Goddess of All. Symbols recur throughout the paintings, forming a visual chorus in which thrones, crowns, and female archetypes assert a collective claim to power. The German concept of Umwelt, an organism's unique perceptual environment, further informs Carnwath's recent works, creating a resonant, deeply personal vision of womanhood across time.