Jennifer Vasher

Power Pumps and Super Sprays: Weapons of the Anthropocene

August 4 – September 18

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A light blue, spherical Jennifer Vasher hand sanitizer bottle with an integrated pump, set against a plain white background.
A coral-colored glass retort with an intricate tubing system, used for distillation, set against a plain white background.
A beige ceramic oil dispenser with a thin, elongated spout, from which a single drop of oil is suspended mid-air against a plain white background.
A light green, double-chambered enema bulb with two white nozzles, displayed against a plain white background.
A pink fire extinguisher with a long, curved pink nozzle set against a plain, light background.
A purple rubber stress relief toy designed to look like a hammer, featuring a squeezable bulb on one end and a three-pronged claw on the other, set against a plain white background.
A white, manual cream whipper with a lever on top, set against a plain, light background. The device appears sleek and modern, intended for culinary use.
A traditional manual pesticide sprayer with a dark spherical body and a long, horizontal nozzle, isolated on a white background.
A pink, toy firefighter's water cannon with three hoses, lying on a plain white background.
A Foley catheter with a blue balloon and a clear tube on a white background.
A minimalist wall-mounted lighting fixture featuring a round, peach-colored shade with a long, bending copper arm extending downward, set against a plain light gray background.
A monochrome artwork featuring an abstract composition with a central focus on textured fabrics and geometric shapes, rendered in a detailed, sketch-like style across various panels.
Abstract black and white painting with textured brush strokes creating a reflective, water-like effect on the lower half, contrasting with a dense, dark horizon on the upper half.
An art gallery with natural light, displaying various sculptures on white pedestals and colorful paintings on beige walls. A classical table is visible near a window.
Modern gallery space with exposed brick walls, large windows showing urban exterior, and two textured art cushions on the floor.
Two fluffy white pillows on a wooden floor inside the Richard Levy Gallery, each adorned with colorful, coiled rope. Snowy street visible through the windows.
Art installation featuring a large pink circle on a wall with a vertical red stripe extending from the circle's top. A metal pole with a connected brush painted the stripe.
Gallery interior with an artwork of a red circle and vertical lines on a pink wall, and three small sculptures displayed on plinths across a wooden floor.
An art installation featuring a large pink circle painted on a wall with a red sculptural element hanging in front, next to a pedestal displaying a white spherical object with a green top.
An art gallery interior featuring various modern sculptures on white pedestals, a couple of blue sofas, and a large, oval pink sculpture on the left wall. The space is well-lit with a clean design.
A minimalist wall display with three small square shelves of varying heights. The left shelf is dark-colored and empty, the center shelf is light-colored and holds a beige mist sprayer, and the right shelf is the smallest and light-colored, and also empty.
A close-up photo of a dark purple surface with a distinctive rip in the middle, conveying texture and damage on a smooth material.
A minimalist art installation featuring two peach-colored geometric platforms against a white background. The left platform hosts various simple-shaped objects, while the right platform is bare.
Two beige soap dispensers shaped like round bottles with pump handles, displayed on a peach-colored surface against a light wall.
A beige, rectangular cardboard box with a slightly open lid, mounted on a white wall in an art gallery setting, creating a minimalist artistic display.
Art gallery interior with various colorful sculptures displayed on white pedestals in a well-lit room with wooden floors.
Various modern art sculptures, styled as objects like a fire extinguisher and watering can, displayed on white pedestals in a minimalist gallery space.
Two modern ceramic sculptures resembling a large blue flask with a tall pipette, and a smaller white flask with a spoon, displayed against a plain background.
An art gallery displaying various large, bright pink sculptures that resemble laboratory equipment connected by tubes, set against a minimalist white background.
A monochromatic pink painted sculpture representing a fire extinguisher with an elongated nozzle, displayed against a neutral background.
Close-up of a terracotta watering can spout showing a water droplet about to fall, set against a soft white background.
Art gallery interior showcasing colorful, abstract sculptures displayed on white pedestals under bright ceiling lights.
An art gallery installation featuring a collection of large, sculptural spray bottles in various shapes and colors, displayed on white plinths against a neutral background.
Four uniquely designed and stylized spray bottles in various shapes and sizes are displayed on a clean white surface, showcasing innovative design concepts in muted earth tones.
An art gallery installation featuring various abstract sculptures in pastel and bright colors displayed on white pedestals under gallery lighting.
Three pale colored lamps with rounded shades and elongated, flexible necks positioned on a white rectangular plinth in a room with wooden flooring.
A red, abstract sculptural artwork resembling a watering can with extended, curved elements, displayed on a white pedestal in a gallery setting.
Three colorful, oversized plastic pump and spray bottles in shades of white and red, displayed on white pedestals against a neutral background in an art exhibit.
A monochromatic beige sculpture resembling a seltzer bottle with an exaggeratedly long, curved dispensing lever, displayed against a neutral background.
An art installation featuring a collection of abstract sculptures resembling tools and everyday objects displayed on white plinths in a well-lit gallery space.
Art exhibition featuring colorful, oversized objects resembling cleaning equipment arranged on pedestals in a clean, well-lit gallery space.
Three oversized spray bottle sculptures in pink and blue displayed on a white pedestal, showcasing elongated nozzles and exaggerated forms in an art gallery setting.
A modern art exhibition featuring a collection of stylized spray bottles and watering cans in various sizes and soft pastel colors, displayed on white pedestals in a gallery with neutral walls.
An empty art gallery with various colorful sculptures displayed on white pedestals; bright lighting highlights the artwork against soft, neutral walls.
A minimalist artwork displayed on a gallery wall, featuring six evenly spaced horizontal white lines on a rectangular white canvas.
White relief artwork featuring embossed lines forming subtle, abstract patterns and text-like elements on a textured surface, displayed against a pale wall.
Two large abstract monochrome paintings hung on a white wall in an art gallery, each featuring textured, layered designs with a blend of light and shadow.

Press Release

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Power Pumps and Super Sprays: Weapons of the Anthropocene, a solo exhibition of fantastical sculptures by Jennifer Vasher. This body of work, started long before the pandemic, alters everyday disposable domestic containers to comment on mass consumerism and the cult of cleanliness.

Pyrex flasks, pressure canisters, and spray pumps are warped, stretched, and embellished with 3D printed drips that allude to toxic petroleum found in many household products. She critiques the idea that cleanliness is a measure of goodness and highlights the wastefulness of consumer culture in the age of climate crisis. Vasher uses the colorful palette of common opioids. In the project room, Vasher presents large-format charcoal, pastel, and ink drawings of meaningful places from her past. 

Jennifer Vasher is an interdisciplinary artist working with drawing, sculpture, and architectural installations to explore the psychological and environmental landscape of contemporary American society. Vasher’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Mesa Contemporary Art Museum, Transformer in Washington DC, Lawndale Art Center in Houston, Albuquerque Art Museum, 516 Arts in Albuquerque, as well as École d’Art Claude Monet,  Aulnay-sous-Bois, and Fondation d’entreprise in France.

This exhibition is presented online and by appointment from August 4 to September 18. Images for this exhibition can be viewed on ARTSY.net and www.levygallery.com. High-resolution images are available on request. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @levygallery @jennifervasher #powerpumpsandsuperspray #weaponsoftheanthropocene #richardlevygallery #jennifervasher

Online and by appointment: August 4–September 17, 2021
Closing Reception: September 18, 4–6 pm
Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 11 am–4 pm and by appointment
Location: 514 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact: 505.766.9888, info@levygallery.com, www.levygallery.com @levygallery

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