This artwork features a vibrant, abstract landscape composed of intricate patterns and shapes. The dominant colors are muted greens, grays, and pops of orange, creating a serene yet captivating visual experience. The composition is characterized by geometric forms and organic, dotted textures that give the piece a playful, almost whimsical quality. The central figure, a bold orange shape, stands out as a focal point, though its exact nature remains ambiguous. The artwork appears to employ a distinctive style, blending elements of surrealism and folk art, to evoke a dreamlike, imaginative world. The overall effect is one of contemplation, inviting the viewer to engage with the artwork's subtle complexities and symbolic resonances. ...
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. ...
