This contemporary artwork features a bold, sculptural composition constructed from a dark, textured surface, punctuated by various metallic and reflective elements. The central focus is a crumpled piece of golden material, juxtaposed with clear glass shapes and bullet casings, creating a visually striking and thought-provoking contrast. The artist's use of industrial materials and the juxtaposition of forms suggest a commentary on themes of violence, consumerism, and the human condition. The overall aesthetic and conceptual approach reflect the artist's engagement with the language of contemporary art, offering viewers a multifaceted and immersive visual experience. ...
Amanda Wilkinson opened her gallery in November 2017, having been a partner in Wilkinson Gallery, and brought with her the artists that she had worked with since 2003. Most of these internationally renowned artists had their first solo UK exhibition at the gallery: Joan Jonas and Shimabuku in 2004, Sung Hwan Kim in 2007, Jimmy DeSana in 2009, and Laurie Simmons in 2011. The program has also introduced younger artists such as Heman Chong, Phoebe Unwin, Dorota Gawęda and Eglė Kulbokaitė all of whom have solo exhibitions in public institutions this year. Amanda Wilkinson is a trustee of the Derek Jarman Estate and is the sole gallery who represents the work. The program continues to highlight key historical artists who are little known to the wider art world, including Paolo Gioli, Ketty La Rocca and Margaret Raspé and will introduce new artists to the program in 2020 in keeping with the gallery’s experimental and cross-generational approach. The gallery has presented four Feature booths at ArtBasel in the past , featuring six artists from the program. Eight out of the twelve artists represented by the gallery had solo museum exhibitions in 2019/2020. ...
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