Elizabeth Peyton met Elias Bender Rønnenfelt at an Iceage concert in 2012, leading to portraits displayed in a 2019 exhibition. Their friendship blossomed over wine, almonds, and chocolate during painting sessions. Rønnenfelt praised Peyton's ability to convey life in her subjects, recalling a conversation at 222 Bowery, a significant venue associated with literary figures like William S Burroughs. He reflected on his teenage admiration for Burroughs, making the venue's connection personal and meaningful as he introduced songs from his solo album, Heavy Glory.
You can gaze into the eye on the paper and feel like it holds actual life.
222 Bowery was also the home of [poet and Burroughs collaborator] John Giorno and still houses his poetry foundation.
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