emulsion, soft chalk, pastel, and pencil on os map, framedSissi Club
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Nnena Kalu's "Scunthorpe" features a vibrant whirlwind of colors, with swirling blues, purples, and reds dominating the center against a backdrop of a geographical map. The circular, chaotic composition conveys a sense of movement and energy. Kalu uses layering techniques, blurring lines between drawing and map, which evokes a dynamic interplay of order and disorder. Her distinctive style challenges conventions by transforming maps into abstract expressions. This piece reflects her ongoing exploration of identities and environments, merging everyday materials with intense, personal expression. ...
Nnena Kalu (b. 1966, Glasgow) lives and works in London, UK. Recent exhibitions include Infinite Drawing, Deptford X, London, UK (2022); Studio Voltaire elsewhere, London, UK (2020); Wrapping, Humber Street Gallery, East Yorkshire, UK (2019); Allied Editions, House of Voltaire, Frieze, London, UK (2022), To all the Kings who have no Crowns, Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate, UK (2022). Kalu’s works are a part of the Tate Collection (UK), and the Arts Council Collection (UK). ...
