The artwork features a surreal, cosmic scene against a dark background. The visual elements include vibrant splashes of color, abstract shapes reminiscent of celestial bodies, and distinct silhouettes of two figures. The subject matter evokes a sense of the unknown, hinting at themes of space exploration, existential questioning, and the mysteries of the universe. The artistic style blends photographic realism with imaginative, almost dreamlike elements, showcasing the artist's skillful use of mixed media techniques. The contextual message suggests a commentary on human existence and our place in the grand cosmic order, inviting viewers to ponder the larger questions of life and our relationship with the vastness of the universe. ...
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. ...
