Taylor James Monét : Spiraling Soirée

Reception: Friday, October 31, 2025 · 6–10 PM (Halloween)
Exhibition Dates: October 31 – December 7, 2025
Venue: Dear John · Laurel District, Oakland

Dear John presents Spiraling Soirée, a solo exhibition by Oakland artist Taylor James Monét. Moving between expressionism, symbolism, and surreal storytelling, Monét’s portraits and dreamlike scenes trace spirals of memory, identity, and transformation—inviting viewers to sit with what hurts, honor what heals, and imagine what’s possible next. Opening on Halloween night, the reception sets an intimate mood with ambient lighting, conversation, and light bites as we celebrate an artist whose work turns personal narrative into collective reflection. The show runs through Sunday, December 7, offering time to revisit, linger, and discover new details with each pass.