This vibrant artwork features a surreal, fantastical scene. The composition is dynamic, with bold, undulating shapes and lines in a range of hues, including turquoise, pink, and warm neutrals. The central figures, depicted in a dreamlike, stylized manner, appear to be engaged in a whimsical, acrobatic dance or performance. The artist's distinctive approach combines elements of figurative and abstract expressionism, creating a visually captivating and imaginative work that invites the viewer to ponder the deeper symbolic or narrative meanings behind the surreal imagery. ...
The Approach is co-directed by Jake Miller and Emma Robertson. Located in Bethnal Green above The Approach Tavern, for over twenty years it has operated an internationally recognised programme from its East London base. The gallery is known for discovering artists and establishing their careers as well as making inter-generational curated group shows a strong focus. The list of represented artists includes the Estates of important overlooked female artists Heidi Bucher and Maria Pinińska Bereś, as well as seminal British collage artist John Stezaker, together with established and emerging artists including Magali Reus, Peter Davies, Lisa Oppenheim, Sandra Mujinga, Pam Evelyn, Sara Cwynar, Sam Windett and Caitlin Keogh. Over the years the gallery has operated parallel programmes in additional gallery spaces in London’s West End (The Approach W1) and in Shoreditch (The Reliance). The gallery is currently based solely in its original East End location and continues to expand its programme, showcasing its represented artists in the main gallery space, and both represented and non-represented artists in The Annexe, a smaller, more experimental space at the back of the building. ...
