ICONS and IDOLS
Two sister exhibits by Amy Ford
Icons explores humanity’s instinct to revere idols—saints, celebrities, gods, influencers, and totems—blending religious iconography, pop culture, and personal mythology. “We are creatures of devotion,” Ford says. “This work examines our need to elevate figures and symbols. These idols are not passive—they challenge us to question: Who gave me this power? What do you see in me? What are you worshipping?”
Known for her vivid portrayals of the human figure, Amy Ford has honed her craft since a transformative encounter with figure drawing under Silvestro Pistolesi in Florence in 2001. Balancing motherhood to five children with studies under artists like Joan Pereira and Charles Sovek, she transitioned to a full-time studio practice in 2018. Her work, marked by intense color, dynamic brushwork, and a signature dark line, infuses dreamlike portraiture with psychological resonance and narrative depth.
Amy Ford is represented exclusively by Greg Salvatori Gallery.
IDOLS
by Amy Ford
Psychological portraits and personal mythologies
The Commons - Provincetown
“We are creatures of devotion. From saints to celebrities, gods to influencers, trophies to totems—humans have always created and clung to idols. IDOLS explores this instinct: our deep need to lift something above ourselves, to fix our gaze on a figure, a symbol, a body, a dream. Whether sacred or profane, physical or imagined, idols give shape to our longings. This body of figurative work draws from religious iconography, pop culture, and personal mythology to question what we worship and why. Some idols guide us. Others deceive. They can inspire greatness or demand submission. They may reflect our highest aspirations—or expose our deepest insecurities. In their presence, we project, adore, envy, emulate. We kneel or revolt. These figures are not passive—they look back. They ask: who gave me this power? What do you see in me? What are you really worshipping? IDOLS does not offer judgment, only a mirror. It invites the viewer to consider the beautiful, the troubling, and the inevitable ways we shape our identities through what—and whom—we exalt. Because whether we're seeking meaning, validation, or transcendence, we rarely do it alone. We build idols to find ourselves.”
