Wish
Wish
Wish

Lara Smithson

Wish, 202345 x 73 x 0cmSign in to view price
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pencil, soft pastel and variegated metal leaf on reflective fabricDES BAINS
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

The artwork depicts a vibrant and intricate cross-section of the human brain. The composition features a striking array of colors, including shades of gray, purple, and orange, which create a visually captivating and almost organic representation of the brain's complex structure. The artist has employed a variety of techniques, such as detailed textures and bold, expressive brushstrokes, to capture the brain's intricate neural pathways and the dynamism of its inner workings. This artwork may be a contemplation on the mysteries of the human mind and the ongoing scientific exploration of the brain's functions and capabilities. ...

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Artist
Lara Smithson
B.1993, British

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
Detritus
Lara SmithsonDetritus, 2022
250 x 100cm
Wish
Lara SmithsonWish, 2023
45 x 73 x 0cm
As sewn to the earth
Shrouds #2
Lara SmithsonShrouds #2, 2021
250 x 100 x 0cm
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Cause Unknown
Gloves
Lara SmithsonGloves, 2025
51 x 36 x 0cm
Lungs open to night
Restless fatigue
Stella
Lara SmithsonStella, 2025
24.5 x 21.5 x 0cm
DES BAINS
Gallery
DES BAINS
London

DES BAINS is a contemporary art gallery based in London, founded by Maria Valeria Biondo and Elisa Rossetto. The gallery collaborates closely with artists, theorists, and writers whose work explores the intersection of personal and collective experiences within today’s complex social and political landscapes. Rooted in a collaborative research methodology, DES BAINS focuses on themes such as psychogeography, the politics of human movement, borders, land, and belonging. The gallery is dedicated to promoting emerging and underrepresented artists, fostering critical discourse and expanding contemporary art ecologies. ...

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