The Luce Center is pleased to present Paradise Lost: The Art of Siona Benjamin, on display in the Dadian Gallery from February 13 to April 6, 2024. Anchored by the artist's dynamic installation, Exodus: I See Myself in You, this exhibition brings together iconic works from across Benjamin’s oeuvre to explore questions around the human pursuit of paradise—the elusive, alluring notion of an ideal permanent home—in an age of forced migration and displacement.

About the Artist

Siona Benjamin’s unique perspective as an Indian-American-Jewish artist inspires her to create art that represents her transcultural and multicultural narrative. Often featuring blue figures and vibrant colors, she illuminates cultural and religious symbols through various media. A two-time recipient of the prestigious Fullbright Fellowship, Siona has exhibited her work in galleries, museums, and sacred spaces around the world. She creates artworks for private and public spaces, and shares her story through speaking engagements.