Detritus

Lara Smithson

Detritus, 2022250 x 100cmPrice on Request
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MaterialGallery
pencil, liquid leaf, imitation gold leaf and fabric prints on reflective fabricDES BAINS
Description
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Visual Elements: The artwork features a striking composition with a central, prominent eye surrounded by a swirling, celestial-like background. The colors used are primarily deep blue hues with scattered gold and white accents, creating a mystical, almost otherworldly atmosphere. Subject Matter: The central focus is a large, expressive eye that appears to be the focal point of the composition. The surrounding elements, including abstract shapes and celestial motifs, suggest a cosmic or spiritual theme. Artistic Style and Technique: The artwork employs a distinctive style, combining elements of surrealism and symbolism. The use of textured, layered paint and the incorporation of diverse materials contribute to the piece's unique visual language. Context: This work seems to explore themes of consciousness, the subconscious, and the mysteries of the universe, reflecting the artist's personal vision and interpretation of the human experience. ...

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Artist
Lara Smithson

Lara Smithson lives and works in London and is currently a live/work resident at ACME Fire Station. She was the Bridget Riley Fellow 2021/22 at The British School at Rome and St John’s College, Oxford’s Artist in Residence, 2023. Smithson’s work has been shown internationally, including solo exhibitions at Coleman Projects, London 2023; Una Vetrina, Rome 2022 and The Why Not Gallery, Tblisi 2018. On graduating from The Slade School of Art in 2015 she was awarded the Claire Winsten Memorial Award and the Dolbey Travel Grant. In 2017 she was commissioned to make a short film by Channel Four and the ICA for ‘Stop Play Record.’ Smithson was also included in the Official Selection WomenCineMakers Biennial Edition, 2018 and was part of The Towner International at The Towner, Eastbourne in 2022. ...

Lara Smithson: Artworks
Their voices dying down
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Wish
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Detritus
Lara SmithsonDetritus, 2022Price on Request
As sewn to the earth
Lara SmithsonAs sewn to the earth, 202211000 EUR
Shrouds #2
Lara SmithsonShrouds #2, 202112000 EUR
Place two fingers
Lara SmithsonPlace two fingers, 20244000 GBP
Close my eyes and imagine movement
Lara SmithsonClose my eyes and imagine movement, 20259500 GBP
Cause Unknown
Lara SmithsonCause Unknown, 20256000 GBP
Gloves
Lara SmithsonGloves, 20253500 GBP
Lungs open to night
Lara SmithsonLungs open to night, 20242500 GBP
Restless fatigue
Lara SmithsonRestless fatigue, 202418000 GBP
Stella
Lara SmithsonStella, 20252500 GBP
Their songs threaded through me
Lara SmithsonTheir songs threaded through me, 20256000 GBP
to feel my blood and become a body for you
Lara Smithsonto feel my blood and become a body for you, 20248500 GBP
DES BAINS
Gallery
DES BAINS
London

DES BAINS is a Contemporary Art Gallery based in London.