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Renowned New York artist Kristin Simmons returns to Casa de Campo with her new art exhibition titled “Welcome to My Delulu Era.” The event will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the prestigious Altos de Chavón Art Gallery.

It is worth noting that Simmons previously participated in Casa de Campo in October 2022 with a pop art exhibition at the WAO Chavón Innovation Hub. On that occasion, she was invited as part of the Programa de Artistas en Casa, an initiative designed to showcase influential artists from various artistic disciplines.

In her new exhibition, Simmons continues her sharp critique of modern society, revealing the truth about us in an indirect way. Through her works, the artist questions the superficiality of contemporary society, exposing how we have come to define ourselves in the 21st century not by our aspirations, but by the objects we desire. Simmons mocks this obsession by trivializing these desires, while not hiding her own appetite for luxury.

At first glance, Simmons’ works may appear full of sparkling trinkets and colorful toys that instantly evoke a smile. However, upon closer inspection, discerning viewers begin to notice more beneath the playful and glittery surface. Simmons’ works hide an ironic and witty smirk, wrapped in innuendo.

Her work reflects the theory of mimetic desire: we want things simply because others want them, imitating them without question. This critique highlights that these objects of desire fail to satisfy our deepest needs, alleviate our greatest fears, or ease our deepest pains. Instead, we find ourselves pursuing hedonism as a distraction, an emptiness that things cannot fill.

The exhibition “Welcome to My Delulu Era” is a unique opportunity to appreciate the talent of an artist who invites us to reflect on modern society and appearances through her provocative and visually captivating art.

Welcome to My Delulu Era

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Altos de Chavón Art Gallery, Casa de Campo, La Romana, Dominican Republic.