Justin Chance
Balloons (Real World), 202227 x 42 x 59cm6000 USD
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dyed and piled wool, desk fan, aluminiumGinny on FrederickLondon
This contemporary textile artwork features a vibrant, kaleidoscopic pattern composed of various colors and textures. The circular piece, made of soft, fuzzy materials, displays an intricate design with intersecting stripes and geometric shapes in hues of navy, beige, yellow, and red. The overall composition has a dynamic, psychedelic quality, drawing the viewer's attention through its mesmerizing visual rhythm. The artist's skillful use of textile techniques, such as weaving or hooking, creates a tactile and visually engaging piece that explores the interplay of color, shape, and materiality in a captivating manner. ...
Ginny on Frederick is a former shop unit opposite Smithfield Meat Market in Clerkenwell, east London, that’s capable of shapeshifting. ‘Frederick’ refers to founder and curator Freddie Powell’s original space on Frederick Terrace in Hackney, which closed during the first pandemic lockdown in 2020; ‘Ginny’ is his mum’s name. The anachronistic signage above the door of the current space reads ‘Sunset Sandwich Bar II: Hot & Cold Food to Take Away’, exemplifying what makes the gallery so compelling: it’s idiosyncratic, hiding in plain sight. Ginny on Frederick’s focus on young artists offers a sense of promise and something often missing in the capital: support at a local level for artists. ...