This minimalist installation artwork features a long, dark terrazzo floor that spans the length of the bright, white gallery space. The floor's monochrome palette is punctuated by flecks of various shades, creating a visually striking textural pattern. Two simple framed artworks hang on the walls, further accentuating the clean, geometric aesthetic. The artist's use of basic materials and pared-down design elements evokes a sense of tranquility and contemplation, inviting the viewer to engage with the subtle nuances of the space and its components. ...
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. ...
