rEN Dillard
Letters to Deja
November 15, 2024 — January 15, 2025
In “Letters to Deja,” Ren Dillard creates a profound body of work that serves as a vessel for personal reconciliation. The exhibition’s title reflects visual letters — unspoken fragments filled with longing and estrangement. Through gilding, oil, and collage, Dillard captures the complexities of his father-daughter relationship, balancing permanence and fragility.
His serene landscapes explore metaphysical themes, celebrating black girlhood—its strength, its inherent beauty, its resilience. The pieces resonate not just with his personal history but also with a broader cultural narrative, addressing empowerment and spirituality within the black community.
“Letters to Deja” is an act of bravery and love— an offering of love, layered and rich with meaning, illustrating that connection is possible through art, even across emotional divides. The exploration of universal longing for understanding and reconciliation leave a lasting impression.
