Ella McVeigh's "Calcite" is a vivid exploration of color and form, where vibrant greens and deep blues dominate the abstract composition. The piece features organic shapes intertwining with geometric lines, suggesting a dialogue between nature and structure. McVeigh utilizes expressive brushwork to create layers, evoking the intricate textures found in minerals. Her abstract style resists narrative interpretation, inviting viewers to engage with the artwork as a dynamic visual experience. This work reflects McVeigh's ongoing investigation into the intersection of natural imagery and conceptual problem-solving in contemporary painting. ...
Ella McVeighās paintings and drawings are webbed with art history, the role of nature in art-making and the possibilities and meanings of painting today. Starting primarily from found imagery of the natural world, McVeigh explores painting as a mental performance of visual decision-making. Whereby these images from her personal archive, ranging from studio shots of flower arrangements to encyclopedias on minerals and geology, are the trigger of an array of mental connections to other images and experiences.
McVeighās purely abstract work is a persisting interrogation of line, colour and form through paintings and drawings that capture in great detail the complexities of looking at images, while also eluding any efforts to be read as stories. She sees her way of painting as a problem-solving process, creating harmony out of chaos while combining natural and artificial structures. ...
Newchild was founded by Diego CastaƱo, 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. ...
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