Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck

Fusing painting, drawing, installation, sculpture, photography, film, writing, and collaborative workshops, Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck cultivates a gentle and poetic visual language deeply rooted in ecological consciousness. Her work often draws inspiration from natural imagery, everyday rituals, and sustainable living, transforming these elements into delicate compositions that evoke care, empathy, and attentiveness toward humans, animals, and the environment. Central to her approach is the integration of ecological philosophies such as permaculture and Deep Ecology, alongside cultural traditions like tea ceremonies, which inform both her creative process and thematic focus. This blend of craft and thoughtful reflection invites viewers into spaces of calm contemplation and mindful observation. Through the use of soft palettes, tactile materials, and organic shapes, Tagada Hoffbeck creates works and environments that embody hospitality and connection. Her art fosters a sense of belonging and encourages a deeper dialogue between human existence and the natural world. ...

Kate MacGarry Gallery, established in 2002, is a contemporary art gallery located in East London at 27 Old Nichol Street, within a space designed by British architect Tony Fretton. Over the years, the gallery has expanded its representation to include 25 emerging and established artists, as well as two artist estates. Many of the gallery's represented artists had their first commercial solo exhibitions at Kate MacGarry and have gone on to achieve international success. Their works have been showcased at leading institutions worldwide, including MoMA, Documenta, the Venice Biennale, Tate, MCA Chicago, Prada Foundation, The Walker Art Center, Barbican, New Museum, Palais de Tokyo, Kunstverein Hamburg, and Kettle's Yard, among others. ...