Janie Korn & Morgane Richer La Flèche: ‘The Cat Wife’

November 12 – December 1, 2024

52 Greene St Floor 3, New York, NY

Salon 21 is pleased to present “The Cat Wife,” a joint exhibition by Morgane Richer La Flèche and Janie Korn, opening to the public on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. This exhibition reimagines a 17th-century French fable to tell a story about the recklessness of desire and the magic of the body.

The Cat Wife is a psychological portrait of the muse in Richer La Flèche’s works, blending the magical and the mundane. In these works, Richer La Flèche shares a fanged vision of bodily autonomy and female sexuality, reframing contemporary discussions about identity and self-determination. These paintings predominantly feature a woman and a cat together, symbolizing their intertwined nature. What starts as a provocative fantasy turns into a celebration of feminine complexity and possibility.

Janie Korn’s sculptures offer a tangible interpretation of what is absent from the fable, particularly how the man’s actions could have triggered the magical transformation. Each hand-sculpted and hand-painted potion vessel and anointing candle is meticulously crafted, reflecting ceremonial rituals, inspired by the alchemy that underpins the fable. Having collaborated previously on several successful exhibitions, these artists bring their combined visions and artistic synergy to "The Cat Wife," creating a rich, immersive experience for viewers.