ash wood, glass, cling film, kitchen foil, petroleum jellySissi Club
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This contemporary artwork features a large, framed piece composed primarily of shimmering glass fragments. The overall composition is dominated by a myriad of translucent, irregularly shaped shards in shades of white and grey, creating a mesmerizing, almost ethereal effect. The piece appears to be constructed using a technique that involves carefully arranging and fusing the glass elements, resulting in a sense of depth and movement within the work. The artist's intention may be to explore the fragility and transience of material existence, inviting the viewer to contemplate the ephemeral nature of our physical world. ...
Marcus Jefferson is a London-based artist whose work explores the complexities of identity shaped by class, race, and cultural contrast. Growing up in Queens Crescent, Camden, he experienced a mix of social worlds, using art as a tool to bridge these divides. His practice focuses on the realities of inner-city life—known as “Road”—examining how its struggles are both commodified and glamorised in mainstream culture. Jefferson combines humour and critique to reflect on this paradox, drawing on personal experience and the visual language of survival. Materials like cling film, plastic bags, and tin foil—objects associated with concealment and utility—are repurposed into formal art contexts, mimicking how elements of Road culture are packaged for public consumption. His work questions who gets to define value, visibility, and authenticity. ...
