This striking black and white photograph depicts a human figure wrapped in a swath of fabric, creating a striking and enigmatic visual. The stark contrast between the bright, draped material and the dark, shadowy background emphasizes the sculptural quality of the subject. The figure appears to be standing upright, with the fabric enveloping the entire body in a manner that obscures distinct features. The monochromatic palette and the use of chiaroscuro lighting lend an air of mystery and introspection to the artwork. The artist's intention seems to explore the human form as a medium for conveying a sense of metaphysical or spiritual contemplation. ...
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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