Perhaps the answer to indecision is a spoonful of delusion, enough to keep chasing dreams that might meet us in reality. The exhibition asks how much of our confidence comes from what we know, and how much from what we choose to believe.
Highly Likely, Maybe Not explores the space between doubt and belief, where the future is still unsettled and hope keeps us moving.
Mary Lai's textured paintings are built from layers and rhythmic movement, like the raked patterns of a Zen garden. Shapes appear, shift, and return, suggesting a journey still underway. A light irony runs through the work, noting how easily we turn possibility into certainty. The artworks invite the viewers to linger in that in-between: a place of anticipation, hesitation, and unexpected potential.
Perhaps the answer to indecision is a spoonful of delusion, enough to keep chasing dreams that might meet us in reality. The exhibition asks how much of our confidence comes from what we know, and how much from what we choose to believe.
About Mary Lai
Mary Lai is a multifaceted Korean-American artist based in Los Angeles, California. She infuses her vibrant contemporary works with a dreamer's vision, aiming to uplift and evoke emotion. With over 20 years of experience in art and design, Lai is known for her dynamic compositions, rich use of color, signature texture, and evocative narratives. Her diverse work spans paintings, mixed media art, illustrations, large-scale murals, and sculptures. She blends her experiences, memories and imagination to create art relating to identity through symbols, storytelling and reoccurring motifs. With a commitment to creating and curating art with impact, Lai continues to explore and push the boundaries of her artistic expression.