Stars in Your Eyes
Mindy Solomon Gallery is pleased to present Stars in Your Eyes, the first solo exhibition by Sydnie Jimenez. In her second presentation with the gallery, Jimenez continues her exploration of the human condition through clay, utilizing the medium to bridge the gap between the mundane and the mystical.
The exhibition title, Stars in Your Eyes, serves as a linguistic pivot. It evokes the shimmering energy of passion and ambition while simultaneously nodding to the disorienting sensation of “seeing stars” — the dazed confusion that often follows a blow to the senses. For Jimenez, the eyes are not merely anatomical; they are the “windows to the soul” and the primary vessels for our perception of the universe.
Drawing on the universal language of celestial observation, Jimenez channels heavenly bodies through a recurring lexicon of symbolism: sun, moon, stars, and fire (the elements) as well as life, energy, and the inevitability of death (the cycle).
By applying these grand, cosmic themes to “mundane” figurative and functional forms, Jimenez addresses the raw risks of the human experience — the suffering, the joy, and the quiet moments in between. Jimenez’s work challenges the static nature of domestic objects. Through her “whimsical yet weighted” approach, she imbues the routine of daily life with animistic presence. For example, works like Sleep On It, 2026 invite the viewer into a shared moment of vulnerability and emotional resonance while the functional spirit of Blue Buns Head Table, 2026 transforms a piece of furniture into a work of sculptural art.
Whether through large-scale figurative sculpture or utilitarian vessels, Jimenez humanizes her medium by showcasing a vast range of body language, styles, and emotions, reminding us that even in the routine, there is a spark of the divine.
About Sydnie Jimenez
Sydnie Jimenez (b. Orlando, FL 1997) received a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2020) focusing in ceramic sculpture and is a recipient of the Windgate-Lamar Fellowship (2020). Much of her work centers around the representation and humanization of black and brown youth in the context of her lived experiences. She illustrates in clay self-expression as a form of protest and self care to protect against a Eurocentric society founded on white supremacy and colonization.
She has recently shown with galleries in the US and abroad including Albertz Benda (LA), John Doe Gallery (LA), Mindy Solomon Gallery (Miami), and Joy Machine (Chicago). Jimenez was recently a resident artist at Bedstuy Artes in NYC and previously at Palazzo Monti in Italy. She currently lives and works in Chicago, IL.
