Kenny Rivero’s “Ash on Everything” Views Crises Through a Lens of Ritual and Renewal

A continuous interplay between the physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions of reality defines the paintings of American Dominican artist Kenny Rivero. This symbolic layering is especially vivid in the new works featured in his latest exhibition, “Ash on Everything,” on view at Charles Moffett, New York, through January 24. His first New York show in over three years, the presentation reveals a clear evolution in Rivero’s practice—both technically and conceptually. These works reflect...