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. ...
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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