Selfless Art Gallery

Home
United States
New York, NY
Selfless Art Gallery

An online art gallery that cultivates Self-awareness through curated collections of art.

09/03/2026

If you haven’t done so already, check out our recent conversation with Rowan Foley.

“Sometimes paintings seem to know what they want to become, and the control the artist has over them may be more of an illusion than we think.”

What happens when an artist experiences an ego death?

For Rowan Foley, that meant surrendering control, letting go of the need for approval, and giving herself permission to make “bad art.” This shift led Rowan into a new relationship with her work, where abstraction became a way to explore parts of herself she had yet to fully acknowledge, while making peace with her shadow.

Left to right:

Ochre, Seated, 2025 | Oil on Canvas | 30 × 40 in
The Green One | Oil on Canvas | 72 × 96 in
Tides, 2025 | Oil on Canvas | 50 × 60 in

Full interview > Link in bio!

08/31/2026

“ Without realizing it, I think my work has revealed that I may have more sadness inside me than I let myself witness...”

What happens when you stop trying to make the “right” art?

In our latest interview, Selfless Art speaks with artist Rowan Foley about surrendering control, letting go of the need for approval, and giving herself permission to make “bad art.”

That shift led Rowan through what she describes as an ego death and toward a new relationship with her work, where abstraction became a way to explore parts of herself and make peace with her shadow.

Left to right

Green, Folded, 2025 | Oil on Canvas | 36 × 30 in
Ochre, Seated, 2025 | Oil on Canvas | 30× 40 in
The Green One | Oil on Canvas | 72 x 96 in
Tides, 2025 | Oil on Canvas | 50 × 60 in

Full interview >Link in bio!

08/17/2026

“Making art has made my understanding of myself both clearer and more complicated.”

In our latest conversation, artist Dwight Zhang reflects on those “stubborn stains” of life and what it means to accept uncertainty rather than always trying to resolve it.

Sometimes, the more we understand ourselves, the more there is to understand. For Dwight, painting has become a space where clarity and uncertainty can exist side by side. Every question leads to another question, and somewhere within them is the understanding that we are not alone.

Left to right

Introspection, 2023 | Oil on Canvas | 20 x 16 inches
Hands, 2026 | Oil on Canvas | 40 x 30 inches
Crouching Figure, 2026 | Oil on Canvas | 24 x 18 inches
Woman with a Cat, 2026 | Oil on Canvas | 24 x 18 inches

Full interview >Link in bio!

08/10/2026

A new chapter for Selfless Art Gallery.

After several years in New York City, we are excited to share that Selfless has relocated to San Diego, California.

New York will always be an important part of our story. It was where Selfless began, where we met incredible artists and collectors, and where so much of what we are today took form.

But California has always felt like home. Its connection to wellness, spirituality, balance, slowing down, and being present has always resonated with the way we see art and life.

From the beginning, we have chosen to grow Selfless organically and intentionally. Every follow, interaction, and connection has come from a genuine appreciation for the art and what we stand for. It has meant growing at a slower pace, but it has also allowed us to cultivate a community that genuinely connects with Selfless.

This move also marks an important step for the gallery. California is where we are looking to establish our first permanent physical location, creating a space where Selfless can continue to grow while remaining true to the values that have guided us from the beginning.

As we begin this next chapter, we are excited for what is ahead: more artist interviews, collaborations, new releases, and much more.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

Welcome to the new chapter of Selfless Art Gallery.

With gratitude,
Selfless Art

07/18/2026

If you haven’t done so already, check out our recent conversation with Gwen Yip

Drawing on experiences living across Hong Kong, Amsterdam, and New York, Yip reflects on the ways people move through and share public spaces. Through figures, architecture, and everyday scenes, her paintings explore the contrast between closeness and distance, and the things we notice about others without ever fully knowing them.

“We sit close to strangers, yet remain largely unknowable to one another.”

Left to right

Descending, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | 16 x 20 in
In Wait | Acrylic on canvas | 30 x 40 in
Held Across, 2026 | Acrylic on canvas | 24 x 30 in

Full interview >Link in bio!

06/14/2026

Welcome to the 21st century, where the brain is disposable….

“Garbage! »
100 x 81 cm.

Discover more of Leah de Oliveira
remarkable work, including her exhibition, Fleeting Desires, now on view at selflessart.com.

Link in bio

06/10/2026

Being human is a gift, not a curse….

A sentiment that feels present throughout much of Xenia Gray’s work.

Some of our favorites:

Ratata. 12”x12” 2025 (SOLD)
Pure. 12”x12” (SOLD)

Explore more of .gray’s remarkable work, including her collection available for acquisition through the gallery at selflessart.com – link in bio.

selflessart.com/xeniagray

05/31/2026

The paintings may capture your attention, but the story behind them offers another layer entirely. If you haven’t done so already, take a moment to read our latest interview with Yooyeon Nam.

In this recent feature, the New York–based painter reflects on solitude and the subtle emotional tensions shaping our everyday lives. Through the expressive eyes of her subjects, she urges us to pause, rethink our assumptions, and notice the feelings we often overlook in others.

“My paintings reflect feelings of alienation, vulnerability, and uncertainty.”

Left to right:

Never Blink | Acrylic on Canvas | 12 x 12 inches | 2026

Threading Twins | Oil on canvas | 44 x 48 inches | 2025

Crying Through Winter | Oil on canvas | 16 x 16 inches | 2025

Full interview >Link in bio!

05/27/2026

“My paintings reflect feelings of alienation, vulnerability, and uncertainty.”

In our latest feature, New York–based painter Yooyeon Nam explores isolation and the emotional discomfort that quietly influences our everyday lives.

What you first notice about Yooyeon’s work is her subjects’ expressive eyes, which immediately draw you in and act as emotional windows into each figure’s inner world. Their gaze urges us to take a second look, to notice the assumptions we make, the glances we misread, and the feelings that often go unseen in others.

A testament to how much we carry, even when we don’t say a word.

결자해지? Who Tied the Knot Must Untie It? | Oil on Canvas | 36 x 36 inches | 2026

Never Blink | Acrylic on Canvas | 12 x 12 inches | 2026

Crying Through Winter | Oil on canvas | 16 x 16 inches | 2025
Threading Twins | Oil on canvas | 44 x 48 inches | 2025

Kidnapped | 64x80 inches | Oil on Canvas | 2023

Full interview >Link in bio!

05/20/2026

Fun fact: my relationship with screens started earlier than I’d like to admit… all those who agree, raise your hand. 🖐️

Here’s a reminder from Leah of just how captivated we’ve become by these handheld devices from such a young age. This work comes from her series of Brazilian paintings, one of our favorite collections from her.

“Mãezinha”, an oil on canvas 92 x 73 cm.

Discover more of .leah
remarkable work, including her exhibition, Fleeting Desires, now on view at selflessart.com.

Link in bio

Address

New York, NY

Website

http://selflessart.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Selfless Art Gallery posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Selfless Art Gallery:

Want your museum to be the top-listed Museum in New York?