This minimalist contemporary art installation features a long, narrow hallway with a striking black and white terrazzo floor. The simple, geometric composition is highlighted by the bright, even lighting and white walls, drawing the viewer's attention to the textured, abstract surface underfoot. The framed artworks on the walls, with their grid-like patterns, complement the floor's design and create a sense of symmetry and balance. The work seems to explore themes of materiality, texture, and the interplay of light and shadow within a reductive, architectural space, inviting the viewer to contemplate the nuances of the minimalist aesthetic. ...
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. ...
