fabric dye and pigment on canvas, steel, cement, ceramicThe approach
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This contemporary artwork features a striking combination of colors and materials. The rectangular glass panel at the center is encased in a wooden frame, creating a visually intriguing contrast. The glass is adorned with a mosaic-like pattern of shattered fragments, lending it a sense of fragility and dynamism. The use of found objects, such as the metal rods and springs, adds a sense of industrial aesthetics to the piece. The overall composition and the interplay of materials suggest a narrative about the fragility and resilience of the modern condition. This thought-provoking work invites the viewer to explore the themes of destruction, reconstruction, and the human experience. ...
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. ...
