Lewis Hammond (b. 1987, Wolverhampton, UK) lives and works between London, UK and Berlin, DE.His works delve into the psychological states influenced by the anxieties of our contemporary world, amid a global emergency. Combining art historical influences with personal experiences, his works convey a growing collective disquiet within our physical and socio-political landscape. Hammond creates a visual lexicon to explore the complexities of our shifting world through recurring motifs and double meanings, challenging fixed interpretations. With disoriented figures, mutated bodies, and imagined landscapes, his paintings reflect anxieties, violence, and the perpetual quest for self-identification. By repositioning references from a Eurocentric art history, Hammond creates a concentrated and skewed parallel world, offering a poignant reflection of our existing reality. ...
Arcadia Missa is a contemporary art gallery based in London, established as a commercial space in 2015 following its foundation as a project space in 2011. The gallery has developed a distinct identity through its commitment to supporting emerging and mid-career artists whose practices critically engage with the social, political, and cultural conditions of our time.
Operating from its space in London's West End, Arcadia Missa maintains a focused curatorial approach, presenting ambitious, concept-driven exhibitions that span a wide range of media, including painting, installation, performance, and video. The gallery’s program is deeply rooted in intellectual inquiry and fosters critical dialogue across disciplines.
With a strong presence in international exhibitions, biennials, and collections, Arcadia Missa plays an important role in shaping contemporary art discourse. Its artists regularly contribute to major institutional shows and are represented in both public and private collections worldwide. Through its dynamic programming and global reach, the gallery continues to act as a platform for thought-provoking, future-oriented artistic practices. ...
