About

Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present “ANEW”, a two-
person exhibition featuring work by Erin M. Riley and Lucien
Shapiro. Examining themes of ritual and addiction, both artists
set forth a dialog constructed through personal narrative and
contemporary craft.

Based in Brooklyn, Erin M. Riley transforms found imagery from
the Internet into meticulous hand-woven tapestries. The artist
meditates on subjects often considered taboo. From sexually
explicit iPhone screenshots to a neatly organized row of used
tampons, the Riley’s pursuit of challenging content allows for
self-contemplation and opens …