In Venice, a city defined by reflection, fragility, and slow disappearance, Jewel presents Matriclysm — An Archaeology of Connections Lost, a large-scale installation commissioned by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The work features as an immersive environment that brings together painting, sculpture, textiles, and sound.

Rather than presenting a straightforward narrative, Matriclysm is built from fragments. Images, symbols, and forms repeat and shift across the space, creating a sense of something remembered. Key motifs such as First Mother, Heart of the Ocean, and The Seven Sisters appear throughout the installation, each acting as a point of entry rather than a fixed meaning.

The exhibition explores ideas around connection, how relationships between people, generations, and cultures are formed, broken, and carried forward. It also looks at how feminine knowledge is passed on, and how it can be lost or distorted over time. These ideas are not presented in a literal way, but through atmosphere, repetition, and material presence.

Sound and visual elements work together to create a space that feels slow and reflective. At times, the installation feels almost like a landscape made of memory, and it’s poignant.

Curated with Joe Thompson, the project reflects Crystal Bridges’ interest in expanded, experiential approaches to art. In Venice, to coincide with the Biennale, the work takes on an added layer of meaning, shaped by the city itself.