The artwork depicts a transparent plastic case containing an object resembling a handgun. The composition features a muted, sepia-toned color palette, with the handgun appearing partially obscured and fragmented through the plastic. The overall style suggests a conceptual, minimalist approach, drawing attention to the interplay between the mundane and the potentially dangerous. The ambiguous nature of the object and the use of the transparent container invite the viewer to contemplate the relationship between everyday items and their symbolic meaning, possibly addressing themes of security, violence, or the blurred boundaries between public and private spaces. ...
Lucia Farrow combines photography and ceramics to craft contemporary artifacts that delve into themes of identity, memory, and transformation. Her work frequently incorporates personal imagery and digital ephemera, reflecting on the interplay between the physical and digital worlds. Utilizing materials such as ceramic photo decals and glazes, Farrow crafts pieces that evoke a sense of archaeological discovery, layering personal narratives with tactile surfaces. Her approach transforms everyday objects into relics, inviting viewers to contemplate the passage of time and the preservation of memory. Through her installations, Farrow engages with the spatial dynamics of the exhibition environment, prompting reflections on how objects and images inhabit space. Her work challenges traditional boundaries between media, encouraging a dialogue between the viewer and the artefacts she creates. Farrow's practice is deeply personal, drawing from her experiences and observations to create works that resonate with themes of change, continuity, and the traces left behind. Her work invites viewers to reflect on their own relationships with memory, identity, and the objects that surround them. ...
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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