Sam Penn's photograph "Underwear" utilizes soft, muted colors with natural lighting to create a serene yet intimate composition. The subject matter, a close-up of a person's waist partially covered by underwear, highlights themes of vulnerability and everyday intimacy. The artist employs a candid style that emphasizes texture and form, drawing attention to the nuances of the human body. Contextually, the piece reflects a contemporary exploration of personal space and identity, inviting viewers to consider privacy and self-expression. ...
New York Life Gallery centers collaborative curations with artists across all mediums. The gallery exhibits emerging and mid-career artists as well as unknown archives and 20th-century artworks. As an artist-run space, the gallery focuses on programming that is community-oriented.