Chris Oh's installation "Maiden" features a delicately rendered female face painted within an abalone shell, blending earthly and ethereal colors. The shimmering nacreous surface enhances the portrait's depth and luminosity. This work merges classical portraiture with contemporary installation art, showcasing meticulous attention to detail. The juxtaposition of organic material and painted imagery invites reflection on nature and human identity, possibly drawing inspiration from Renaissance art while exploring modern themes of beauty and fragility. ...
Newchild was founded by Diego Castaño, Chandler Noah and Sarah Vanwelden in 2020 in Antwerp, Belgium. Newchild serves as a physical and digital platform for established and emerging artists whose practice is defined by conceptualism, narrative and an ambitious technical approach.
Newchild was created to cultivate cross-pollination and meaningful exchange, fostering a collaborative environment for artists to explore beyond their established modes of expression. It curates a regular programme of offbeat exhibitions, participates in art fairs globally and works in close collaboration with foundations and museums. ...
