Emma cc Cook

Chicken, 202154.3 x 35.7 x 3cm5000 USD

Details

MaterialGalleryLocation

oil, acrylic, upholstery, mahoganyPublic GalleryLondon

Description

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This enigmatic artwork features a dark, monochromatic palette dominated by shades of black and gray. The composition is abstract, with geometric shapes and intricate patterns creating a sense of depth and movement. Prominent elements include sharp, angular lines and textured, organic forms that evoke a mysterious, otherworldly atmosphere. While the subject matter is ambiguous, the artwork's brooding, mystical quality suggests a contemplation of the unknown and the subconscious. The artist's skillful use of chiaroscuro and expressive brushwork imbue the piece with a powerful, emotive resonance that invites the viewer to explore the depths of the artist's imagination. ...

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Artist

Emma cc Cook

1989

Emma cc Cook’s practice focuses on drawing and painting, examining the concept of "archaeologies of place" in America. Through her pieces, Cook depicts landscapes that have been stripped of their defining features by capitalism and monoculture and highlights the chaotic nature of archives and how a nation can excessively control its citizens. Her practice is a comprehensive collection of signifiers and materials, including the use of mahogany wood, which has a history of being exploited by colonizing Europeans, and black wool canvases sourced from Europe. Drawing inspiration from Hanne Darboven's Cultural History 1893-1983, Cook uses a combination of historical and personal elements, such as artwork and postcards, to reflect the myth of America. By assembling a representation of America and her connection to it through a mixture of the significant and the insignificant, she incorporates overlooked and memorable items with found objects and elements of American folk art in her paintings. ...