This spring, Radnor presents Through Light and Matter, a solo exhibition of new work by Los Angeles–based textile artist Rachel DuVall. Opening May 1, 2026, to coincide with the pioneering gallery’s tenth anniversary and May design happenings in New York City, the exhibition is the inaugural program at Radnor’s newest gallery space in the penthouse of Brooklyn Tower.

Through Light and Matter continues Radnor’s commitment to showcasing work driven by materiality, process, and experimentation. Known for her minimalist, geometric compositions and a meditative, time-intensive approach to weaving, DuVall presents a new series of large-scale, handwoven works created specifically for the expansive scale and light-filled setting of the Brooklyn Tower penthouse.

The exhibition foregrounds her ongoing exploration of transparency, layered forms, and the subtle optical effects produced through structure and color. DuVall, who takes inspiration from the abstract works of artists such as Anni Albers, Agnes Martin, and Donald Judd, has developed a practice that centers on the grid inherent to weaving — the intersection of warp and weft — and the tension between the rigid framework and the expressive, imperfect nature of the handmade.

In this new body of work, she introduces a painted underlayer beneath the woven surfaces, producing a richly dimensional interplay between structure and surface. Naturally dyed fibers in mossy greens, indigo, and ochre yellows become optically vibrant against the painted ground, creating a phenomenon referred to as “optical mixing.”

Stretched and framed, the works function more like tactile paintings than traditional wall hangings. Their strength lies in their duality: precision and softness, repetition and variation, restraint and presence.

“With this new body of work for Radnor, I enjoy the feeling that the form this series takes is wholly up to me,” DuVall says. “I’m taking a new color palette and running with it — experimenting with different weave structures and techniques.”

Radnor founder Susan Clark reflects on the long-anticipated collaboration: “Rachel and I had crossed paths a few times over the years, but when we finally had the chance to talk, there was an immediate sense of alignment. Her sensitivity to material and structure resonates deeply with our philosophy at Radnor. This exhibition feels like a natural extension of that shared language. We have always embraced textile-based work and it is especially thrilling to now welcome Rachel into our growing fine art program.”