This contemporary artwork showcases a vibrant and dynamic composition. The prominent use of bold pink and black colors, along with the abstract, fragmented shapes, creates a visually striking and captivating piece. The inclusion of symbolic elements, such as the striking eye, adds a layer of intrigue and evokes a sense of mysticism. The artist's distinctive collage-like technique, which seamlessly blends various materials and textures, further enhances the artwork's visual interest and depth. This piece appears to explore themes of identity, perception, and the interplay between the physical and the metaphysical, reflecting the artist's unique perspective and artistic vision. ...
Alex Foxton’s painting takes traditional images of masculinity, deconstructs their archetypes and reveals their complexity and ambiguity. Alex Foxton explores the personal history and humanity of the heroes or mythical figures that inhabit our western culture, painting a new narrative in the hollow of the history known to all. The figures depicted are stretched, torn between a calm face and an expressive body, tortuous or ecstatic, underlining the tension of each character. Alex tries to get rid of the objective and dominant gaze that shapes these virile male figures to reveal an embodied vision and to let a desire for these bodies come to life. ...
Galerie Derouillon was founded in Paris in 2013 by Benjamin Derouillon and is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging contemporary artists. Since its inception, Galerie Derouillon has put the emphasis on providing young artists a long term support in every stage of production, exhibition and dissemination of our artists’ practice.
The main focus is on international emerging artists, creating a community and bonds with historical and more established artists through curated group shows. Collaboration is an important feature in the ecosystem of the gallery as we dedicate ourselves in creating relationships between artists, galleries and institutions by producing books, exhibitions as well as working closely with public and private institutions. ...
