Sydnie and Haylie Jimenez Conjure Twin Magic in 'Speak of the Devil'
Joy Machine is gearing up to present a duo show by Chicago-based artists and twinsHaylieandSydnieJimenez, running from August 9 through September 20.
Drawing its title from the tongue-in-cheek saying,Speak of the Devilbrings to mind the strange magic of manifestation — say their name, and they will appear. For Haylie and Sydnie, art making summons a similar act of conjuring.
With over 30 primarily ceramic works on view, the show spotlights the sisters's parallel practices and shared aesthetic, defined by rich narratives, piercing and tattoo-clad bodies and overall punk sensibility.
With figures taking on the likes of their queer, Black and brown friends, neighbors and chosen families, the siblings write: 'These groups of people we call family and friends are the best of us and should be recognized as such. We want to fully acknowledge our wonderful communities and depict them as they should be.'
Joy Machine4148 N. Elston Ave.,Chicago, IL 60618
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