The Invisible Dog and Par Excellence are thrilled to present an exhibition by R Justin Stewart. Opening Reception on Thursday October 9.
R. Justin Stewart’s work explores the interplay between material, system, and perception. He often works with felt, a medium that is paradoxically both soft and hard, using it as a central element in his practice. Through carefully designed systems, he generates emergent patterns whose visual appearance resists immediate comprehension. These patterns invite viewers into a state of curiosity, echoing the experience of encountering complex systems in the world—forces that quietly shape our lives yet remain largely invisible.
Throughout his career, Stewart has examined how information is translated through unfamiliar visual frameworks, sometimes making it more accessible, other times more opaque. He is deeply interested in the ways cultural systems determine not only what we see, but also how we understand it. The gaps and dissonances that arise from different modes of presentation reveal, in his work, the necessity of historical, social, and contextual investigation to make sense of the world we inhabit.
In his most recent projects, the act of creating a pattern functions as both a formal and conceptual gesture. It alludes to the hidden algorithms and structures that influence our perceptions and experiences. By engaging with these processes, Stewart highlights the subtle forces that shape how we interpret our shared realities.
R Justin Stewart explores how information is presented in ways that confuse the mind and eye. Over the years, his work has ranged from drawings to large scale installations, to wall sculptures made of felt. In all his works he invents unusual means of construction that transform humble materials into surprising new forms. Justin has a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and an MFA from the University of Minnesota. He has exhibited at University of Colorado at Co lorado Springs, Mesa Art Center, and Providence University.
As part of its new chapter, The Invisible Dog partners with various venues, arts spaces, galleries, institutions in New York City and all over the world to present various projects, from visual art to food. We are so excited to start a new partnership with Par Excellence and co-present the new work of R.Justin Stewart. That’s how, The Invisible Goes for a Walk.
Par Excellence brings together the finest French artisans, each a master in their craft and dedicated to the art of interior design. We offer international designers and architects the opportunity to collaborate with our exceptional talents on their most ambitious projects—creating truly unique spaces and bespoke furniture.
Our greatest strength lies in the complementary expertise of our craftsmen. This synergy is beautifully demonstrated in our collaborations with renowned designers such as Thomas Pheasant and Tony Ingrao, where traditional savoir-faire meets contemporary vision.
Location
Par Excellence
344 Bowery, NOHO
New York, NY, 10012
Admission:
Free
Dates
October 9th to November 16, 2025
Opening Reception
Thursay October 9, from 6 to 8pm
Pubic Hours
To be announced