The artwork features a large, rectangular canvas filled with a myriad of delicate, interwoven brushstrokes in various shades of white, gray, and beige. The overall composition creates a sense of tranquility and minimalism, with the subtle variations in color and texture lending depth and complexity to the surface. The artist's technique appears to be characterized by a meticulous, almost meditative approach, resulting in a serene and contemplative work. This piece likely reflects the artist's exploration of the relationship between simplicity, materiality, and the ephemeral nature of the painting process. ...
Kresiah Mukwazhi utilizes everyday materials to create compelling works that address themes of resistance, healing, and social justice. Drawing from her upbringing in Harare and training in Zimbabwe and South Africa, she employs installations, performances, videos, and vibrant textile collages incorporating used clothing and accessories to confront gender-based violence, exploitation, and abuse. Mukwazhi's work serves as a form of visual activism, advocating for the visibility and rights of women in patriarchal societies. By challenging cultural norms and taboos, she highlights the importance of addressing latent forms of patriarchy and systemic violence. Her art expresses a commitment to solidarity, empowerment, and care for marginalized communities, providing a platform for resistance and self-empowerment Central to her practice is the exploration of the female body as a site of trauma and healing. Through her multidisciplinary approach, Mukwazhi invites viewers to reflect on the complexities of gender, power, and identity in contemporary society. ...
francesca kaufmann gallery opened in January 2000. Since then, the gallery has aimed to explore a diverse range of media, with a focus on video, site specific installation, and a special attention towards the works of female artists. After ten years in its historical location, the gallery opened in a new space in October 2010, under the name kaufmann repetto, to mark the partnership between Francesca Kaufmann and Chiara Repetto. In its new location, the gallery has been able to further develop its exhibition programming through a project space dedicated predominantly to younger artists, as well as a courtyard for large scale outdoor installations, which run parallel to the gallery’s main exhibition schedule. In 2013, the gallery inaugurated a new location in Chelsea, New York, with a parallel program to the gallery’s main space in Milan. In 2019 the New York location moved to Tribeca, expanding to a 3,000 sq ft exhibition space. The inaugural exhibition at the gallery’s new space in Tribeca was a solo show by Lily van der Stokker. ...
