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The image depicts the text "DOCENT" presented in a minimalist and minimalist style. The use of a plain white background and the uncomplicated presentation of the text in a neutral grey color contribute to an aesthetic that is both clean and visually striking. The artwork employs a straightforward approach, putting the focus entirely on the text itself, which serves as the central subject matter. This simplistic yet impactful design likely reflects the artist's intention to convey a concise and thought-provoking message through the use of typography as the primary artistic medium. ...
Hoa Dung Clerget (b. 1985, France) lives and works in the UK. She holds a Masters in Painting from Royal College of Art and BA Hons in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins. Clerget’s practice is centred on the artisanal production of objects that take on a narrative dimension on the themes of the domestic and displacement. Her works affirm their materiality through gestures borrowed from everyday life, the ones of the women in her family and community.
Harlesden High Street was founded with the mission of facilitating access between experimental/outsider artists and the traditional gallery system. Working across several spaces in London, the gallery exhibits contemporary art by both local and international artists with a focus on exhibiting work by people of colour. In addition to its gallery programme, Harlesden High Street also hosts a cultural outreach programme with an aim to engage audiences in un-gentrified neighborhoods, through workshops, talks and artist initiatives. In 2023, the gallery also co-founded Minor Attractions, an inclusive micro-fair that gives access to both London and international galleries during Frieze week. ...