Kyle Montgomery: LUX
Opening November 6, 2026

OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, November 6 • 5PM - 8PM
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Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present LUX, featuring ornate and revered Crystal Mary series by Australia-based artist Kyle Montgomery. After two sold out releases, Montgomery's work will be back on display at Paradigm! His ethereal works combine Catholic iconography and new-age spirituality and address notions of reincarnation, protection, rebirth, and the afterlife. At first glance, Montgomery’s sculptures look like typical “Virgin Mary” statuettes, with the figure in different positions of prayer or with her arms outstretched. Up close, however, a mass of crystals pours out from inside her robe in place of Mary’s face and torso. This collection will be presented as part of CraftNOW, a convergence of craft-based exhibitions throughout Philadelphia. 

* Please email info@paradigm-gallery.com if you are interested in receiving the collector preview for the collection, or you can submit your request HERE. *

About Paradigm Gallery + Studio
Paradigm Gallery + Studio® was established in 2010 by co-founders and curators, Jason Chen and Sara McCorriston. The gallery exhibits meaningful, process-intense contemporary artwork by emerging and mid-career artists from around the world, with a focus on Philadelphia. In 2023, Paradigm moved locations and opened its new 5-story, 7,000 sq. ft. home, The Paradigm Arts Building, in Old City, Philadelphia. Open to the public, the building boasts multiple floors of exhibition space, integrated in-house design and printmaking, a dedicated events floor, and art advisory offices. With this, Chen and McCorriston expanded their vision for the greater Philadelphia arts community. The gallery is at the heart of this vision, anchoring Paradigm’s overall mission of increasing access to the commercial art world, supporting artists and advancing their careers, and collaborating with like-minded partners to build a more equitable, sustainable arts economy for all.

EXHIBITION HOURS
Thursdays • 10 AM – 6 PM
Fridays • 10 AM – 6 PM
Saturdays • 11 AM – 6 PM
Sundays • 11 AM – 5 PM
And by appointment outside of hours.

MEDIA CONTACT
For all inquiries, contact info@paradigm-gallery.com

LOCATION
12 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

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* Please email info@paradigm-gallery.com if you are interested in receiving the collector preview for the collection, or you can submit your request HERE. *