This vibrant artwork features a group of figures depicted in an abstract, energetic style. The composition is dominated by a burst of warm, fiery colors, with bold strokes of yellow, orange, and red creating a sense of movement and energy. The figures themselves are rendered in deep, earthy tones, their bodies interwoven in a dynamic, fluid arrangement. The overall effect is one of a ceremonial or ritual gathering, with the figures appearing to be engaged in some form of collective expression or performance. The artist's distinctive technique, combining bold color and abstracted human forms, suggests a work that explores themes of community, identity, and the human experience. ...
Mohammed Z. Rahman brings migration, queerness, labor, and intergenerational memory to life through painting, sculpture, illustration, and zines. His work transforms everyday domestic spaces into fantastical realms where personal and collective histories intertwine, inviting viewers into layered, immersive narratives. Rahman’s approach is rooted in research, conversation, and collaboration, with a focus on the emotional and social dimensions of shared spaces. He uses intimate renderings of interiors and objects to examine how environments shape identity, memory, and relationships, emphasizing the transformative potential of everyday life. Through his practice, Rahman engages with questions of community, hospitality, and belonging. His work constructs a visual language that navigates the intersections of personal experience and broader social narratives, inviting viewers to reflect on the complex interplay between history, identity, and the domestic sphere. ...
The Approach is co-directed by Jake Miller and Emma Robertson. Located in Bethnal Green above The Approach Tavern, for over twenty years it has operated an internationally recognised programme from its East London base. The gallery is known for discovering artists and establishing their careers as well as making inter-generational curated group shows a strong focus. The list of represented artists includes the Estates of important overlooked female artists Heidi Bucher and Maria Pinińska Bereś, as well as seminal British collage artist John Stezaker, together with established and emerging artists including Magali Reus, Peter Davies, Lisa Oppenheim, Sandra Mujinga, Pam Evelyn, Sara Cwynar, Sam Windett and Caitlin Keogh. Over the years the gallery has operated parallel programmes in additional gallery spaces in London’s West End (The Approach W1) and in Shoreditch (The Reliance). The gallery is currently based solely in its original East End location and continues to expand its programme, showcasing its represented artists in the main gallery space, and both represented and non-represented artists in The Annexe, a smaller, more experimental space at the back of the building. ...
