Juror Chloe Alexander’s Statement
The South is a place of rich complexity—a woven tapestry of resilience, tradition, and transformation. In The New South, we explore the evolving landscape of this region through the perspectives of artists at various stages in their careers. This exhibition brings together a diverse group of creators who challenge, reimagine, and celebrate what it means to be "Southern" in the 21st century.
Each artist in The New South contributes to a dialogue that blurs the lines between past and present. From the enduring legacy of Southern craftsmanship to innovative approaches in contemporary artmaking, this show reveals how artists who call the South home are shaped by, and in turn, shape the narratives of their communities.
Here, traditional works on paper are reinterpreted alongside contemporary experimentation and conceptual frameworks, unfolding into layered compositions—offering both personal introspection and communal reflection. The artworks become mirrors, reflecting a South that is at once familiar and foreign, redefined by the multiplicity of voices that make up our evolving collective identity.
Kai Lin Art is proud to present this collection of voices that collectively reimagine the South not as a static place, but as a living, breathing idea — welcome to The New South.
Juror Tim Flower’s Statement
Through new narratives and methods, traditional stories reimagined, or inventive material combinations, this representative swath of artists and artworks show us the diversity of ideas and directions we are all a part of. We are the New South.