February 28 - March 27

About Sugarlift:

Sugarlift is one of the most innovative and fastest-growing platforms for contemporary art. We operate a gallery exhibition program, art consulting service and online art marketplace with the mission of supporting artists while bringing more contemporary art into the world. Established in 2014 as an art gallery in East Williamsburg, Sugarlift has since evolved into an expansive network, forging connections between a diverse roster of artists and a global clientele. Our brand embodies a commitment to excellence and accessibility in the contemporary art world, making us a go-to destination for artists and art enthusiasts alike.

About Jimi Gleason:

Jimi Gleason was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated with a BA in Fine Art from UC Berkeley in 1985, later moving to New York. Upon his return to California, Gleason worked as a studio assistant for renowned abstract painter, Ed Moses. Gleason has spent his career exploring the reflective possibilities of a painterly surface. Performing an act of sheer alchemy, the artist treats acrylic-coated canvases with a chemical mixture, which he then sprays with silver nitrate solution, transforming the surfaces into sterling sheets of metal. His silver deposit surfaces act as enigmatic mirrors that are activated by the viewer and the environment in which they are situated. Light, color and form are injected into the paintings via the external world - through this movement, Gleason hopes to induce a meditative experience for his viewers.