Lee Moriarty to Showcase His First Solo Exhibition ‘Balance’

Lee Moriarty is set to debut his first solo exhibition, ‘Balance,’ at Night Gallery on September 27, following his breakout presentation at NADA Miami last winter.

Curated by Adam Abdalla, the eight-piece collection shifts the focus from the ring to the off-duty lives of luchadores, trading high-flying bravado for moments of introspection and solace.

Drawing inspiration from his own lucha libre career, having studied the technical llave style in Mexico, Moriarty approaches his subjects with an insider perspective. Through this dual vantage point, he grapples with themes of identity, performance, and what he describes as the ‘underexplored duality within the lives of pro wrestlers.’

In ‘Balance,’ Moriarty delves into the tension of in-between states—armor and vulnerability, spectacle and self. By resisting the simplistic binaries of hero and villain, the artist nurtures a space where the larger-than-life personas of the ring give way to something more disarming, more tender, and unexpectedly human.

‘Balance’ will be on view from September 17 through October 18 in the Chapel Viewing Room at Night Gallery. This exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to re-examine the complex relationship between the lives and performances of wrestlers.