26/05/2026
Beginning with canvases laid on the floor, Mays pours, splashes, and spreads fluid paint in acts of physical immediacy, before moving the work to the wall, where forms begin to surface, dissolve, and reconfigure.
The show’s title refers to Mays’ engagement with the historical figure of the “runaway,” a term used in the archives of American slavery to describe those who fled in search of freedom. Mays considers movement not only as escape, but as a way of shaping one’s own path, tracing how legacies of displacement and survival continue to resonate across time.
On view at Ronchini, 21 Conduit St, through 6 June
Pictured:
F***y (reward will be given)
2026
oil on canvas
153 x 122 cm
