The artwork features a large, predominantly black canvas with bold, abstract shapes and textures. The composition is minimalist, with the dark forms contrasting sharply against the white background. The artist appears to have employed a gestural, expressive painting technique, creating a sense of energy and dynamism within the static, geometric forms. The imposing scale of the work and its stark, monochromatic palette suggest a contemplative, introspective mood, inviting the viewer to engage with the subtle interplay of light and shadow. This piece likely reflects the artist's interest in exploring the emotive power of abstraction and the inherent expressiveness of the medium. ...
Based in a 360 sqm gallery in Woodstock, Cape Town, blank was founded by Jonathan Garnham as a project space in 2005 and transitioned into a commercial gallery during 2012. The gallery represents emerging and increasingly established artists from the region in a critically engaged programme that emphasises contemporaneity, with a focus on concept and abstraction in the African context. With an exhibition programme that has a reputation for shaping the discourse around contemporary art in South(ern) Africa, and participation in prominent local and international art fairs, we seek to place our artists' work in a wide range of private and institutional collections. In addition, blank continues to promote the visual arts in our community through ongoing projects that support the sector. ...
