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Tyree Amir Johnson

How Much Does a Handshake Weigh

Sep 19, 2024

14 Rue du Château d'Eau, 75010 Paris

"How Much Does a Handshake Weigh" is TAJ's debut solo that delves into the nuanced, unspoken intimacies of human connection. This collection explores the invisible weight of gestures that bind us, specifically the handshake—a fleeting touch that carries unmeasured emotions, histories, and unspoken understandings.

Through a series of portraits and abstract compositions, TAJ captures the tension, warmth, and sometimes the disconnection found in a greeting. Each image acts as a silent conversation, revealing the complexities of trust, power, and vulnerability that are often left unexamined. The work invites viewers to reflect on the quiet impact of these everyday exchanges, encouraging us to consider: how much does a moment of touch truly hold?

The exhibition is a visual essay on the fragility and depth of human interaction, where each photograph serves as a testament to the emotional weight carried in our most familiar, yet overlooked, moments of contact.