Maria Yolanda Liebana: A Place to be Held
September 15 – December 11, 2026
George Segal Gallery
A Place to be Held is the first solo museum exhibition by NYC-based artist Maria Yolanda Liebana. The exhibition imagine a matriarchal world where chance, identity, and desire are always in motion. Inspired by the birth of her daughter, Liebana explores motherhood as both a physical and spiritual terrain shaped by labor, wonder, and transformation.
Drawing from ancient mythologies, Catholic imagery, art history, Tarot, and contemporary popular culture, Liebana layers these influences into bold mixed-media works and site-specific installations. Her densely layered materials — including pearls, glitter, and disco balls — reflect a rich symbolism that brings together the sacred and the everyday, the serious and the playful.
The exhibition features selections from Liebana’s Venus Crusades and Tarot Card series, alongside three new immersive environments: an Eden-inspired garden, a cosmic arcade, and a metaphysical sanctuary.
