ARE WE JUST PHANTOMS?

Sala Diaz, San Antonio, TX
October 25–December 20, 2024

“Are We Just Phantoms?” curated by Casie Lomeli presented the work of three artists — Sarah Fox, Megan Solis, and Jonesy — exploring horror as an examination of safety and vulnerability in the face of unstoppable forces. Through their installations, they investigated how this manifests in both psychological and physical forms.

Jonesy probed the dark undercurrents of masculinity through an installation that subverted the innocence of dollhouse aesthetics. Three traditional dollhouse structures became vessels for video projections exploring male intimacy and power dynamics, while handcrafted Budweiser lamps evoked the familiar comfort of masculine spaces. Through scenes of apartment wrestling, cruising, and backroom encounters, Jonesy examined the complex intersection of fraternity, competition, and desire, creating an unsettling tension between domestic familiarity and the often hidden aspects of masculine identity.