RAG Artist Zeph Opens First Solo Exhibition, Zeph’s Pharmakeia
Columbus’ finest Andy Downing writes about RAG’s first solo show at the Vanderelli Room, ZEPH’s Pharmakeia. The Matter News profile explores ZEPH’s creative journey from incarceration to their first solo exhibition—and the role RAG’s community and support have played along the way.
In a profile for Matter News, writer and editor Andy Downing traces the path that led RAG artist Zeph to their first solo exhibition, Zeph’s Pharmakeia, at Columbus’ Vanderelli Room.
Zeph began more seriously exploring art while incarcerated, where they met RAG co-founders Aimee Wissman and Kamisha Thomas. In the article, Zeph describes how that relationship helped nurture their early creative practice and how the RAG has continued to support their work and ambitions.
Zeph’s Pharmakeia brings that work together in an exhibition confronting addiction, incarceration, chronic illness, healthcare, self-harm and recovery. The story offers a powerful example of what can happen when incarcerated and formerly incarcerated creatives have sustained encouragement, community and opportunities to develop their work.
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