still, still was a solo exhibition featuring works by Maddie May at Comfort Station in September of 2024 in Chicago, IL.

The show was on view from September 7 - September 29.



still, still is an exhibition amplifying the residues of life and the permanence of loss through multimedia works by Chicago-based artist Maddie May. Delving into intimate narratives embedded in everyday Midwestern household items, May explores themes of death, touch, time, and the quiet persistence of grief.

Central to the exhibition is May’s "Grief Towels" series, featuring hand-woven textiles that depict worn hand and dish towels that evoke touch, privacy, and intimacy, speaking of tenderness and the traces of life left behind after death. Also featured is May's newest project, "Memorial," an ongoing documentary publication cataloging items from Chicago-based community members related to those they have lost.

In still, still, works explore grieving processes, memory, legacy, and love through everyday objects.

The exhibition featured a reception from 4:00-7:00pm on Saturday, September 7th and an artist talk and book release event from 2:00-3:00pm on Saturday, September 21st. Works in this exhibition were funded by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Individual Artists Program.

Photo Credit: Mikey Mosher