acrylic, ink and linen thread on linen with cut-outsKate Macgarry
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This abstract artwork features a grid-like composition with a striking contrast between the crumpled, textured white paper at the top and the vibrant orange section below. The irregular, jagged shapes and perforations in the paper create a sense of depth and visual interest, showcasing the artist's skilled manipulation of materials. The distinct juxtaposition of the muted, distressed upper portion and the bold, solid color below suggests a potential commentary on the interplay between order and chaos, or the relationship between the natural and the artificial. The overall minimalist approach and the artist's focus on the inherent qualities of the materials employed reflect a contemporary conceptual style. ...
Laura Gannon was born 1972 in Galway, Ireland and lives and works in London. Gannon's work oscillates between drawing, sculpture, painting and film. Recent works include abstract drawings made with metallic ink on linen. The linen has been subjected to multiple processes to reveal its corporeality: folding, bending, wrinkling suggesting their raw physicality and directness. Gannon's films mark a parallel to her sculptural drawings with their articulation of temporality, light, space and the act of looking; intimate portraits of distinctive architectural buildings. ...
Kate MacGarry Gallery, established in 2002, is a contemporary art gallery located in East London at 27 Old Nichol Street, within a space designed by British architect Tony Fretton. Over the years, the gallery has expanded its representation to include 25 emerging and established artists, as well as two artist estates.
Many of the gallery's represented artists had their first commercial solo exhibitions at Kate MacGarry and have gone on to achieve international success. Their works have been showcased at leading institutions worldwide, including MoMA, Documenta, the Venice Biennale, Tate, MCA Chicago, Prada Foundation, The Walker Art Center, Barbican, New Museum, Palais de Tokyo, Kunstverein Hamburg, and Kettle's Yard, among others. ...
