Eternal Cycles

An exhibition of work by Jalena Hay, Laura Cleary Williams, and Brittney Ciccone, 10/24-12/17/25

Eternal Cycles unites the work of three contemporary artists, Jalena Hay, Laura Cleary Williams, and Brittney Ciccone, who explore themes of impermanence, change, and the cyclical nature of life. Through abstraction, layering, and dynamic mark-making, they collectively examine how we leave lasting traces in a constantly changing world.

The process of creating, revising, and uncovering is central to the exhibition. Each artist works intuitively, allowing their subconscious to guide them, capturing fleeting moments of clarity and reflection. The layering of materials—whether paint, charcoal, or other mediums—visually represents life’s complexity, with each layer contributing to a larger narrative. These layers echo the cyclical nature of existence: birth and death, creation and destruction, memory and forgetting.

While the forms and styles vary, the works are united by their exploration of the human condition. Some pieces blend abstraction and figurative elements seamlessly, while others rely on gestural marks or intricate patterns to convey the negotiation between inner and outer worlds. This fluidity reflects the process of self-discovery, growth, and change, capturing what it means to navigate life’s uncertainties.

This exhibition invites reflection on the ever-shifting dynamics between inner emotions and external realities.

Jalena’s practice is all about taking control of the chaos. Her work layers Pen, Ink, Gouache, Pastel and Colored Pencil to create intricate compositions that don’t just ask for your attention—they demand it. These compositions evoke a tension between abstraction and emotion, where every mark becomes part of a larger exploration of themes such as impermanence, resilience, and interconnectedness. Jalena Hay was born and raised in Southern California before moving to New York City to study Drawing and Printmaking at Pratt Institute. Her passion for printmaking took her to Amsterdam, where she dove deep into lithography, pushing the boundaries of line, texture and form.

Laura Cleary Williams’s abstract spaces are an ode to an imperfect language. Through motion, she makes marks that translate thought - subconscious – a viscerally understood language. Williams works from her hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2009, she received her BFA from Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Next, Williams received a full scholarship to complete her Master's in Printmaking in 2012 at SCAD-Atlanta. Williams worked at SCAD‘s Southeastern Center for Printmaking. There, she worked on an ambitious print collection with Kiki Smith and Valerie Hammond. 

Brittney Ciccone, an abstract painter originally from Hudson Valley, NY, now resides and works in Boston, Massachusetts. She earned her bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.

Brittney is an active member of the Boston SoWa Artist Guild and participates in various solo and group shows, including notable exhibitions like Brooklyn TOAF. Her work captivates collectors internationally and is featured in private collections across multiple continents.