pencil, liquid leaf, imitation gold leaf and fabric prints
on reflective fabricDES BAINS
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.
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. ...
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. ...
