Phoebe Derlee's painting "Phoebe Watching the News" features a subdued palette dominated by earthy browns, soft pinks, and muted greens. The composition centers on a close-up portrait of a figure lying on their side, gazing outward with an introspective expression. The brushwork is expressive and thick, conveying movement and emotion. The artwork's style nods to modernist influences, emphasizing form and feeling over realism. Through her contemplative subject matter, Derlee seems to explore themes of distraction and introspection in the digital age. ...
The gallery was founded in October 2023 with a space on the first floor of 1A Old Nichol Street, a former industrial building around the corner from Arnold Circus, East London. The gallery´s focus is to present ambitious exhibitions of emerging and mid-career artists, many of
whom have not yet been exhibited in the UK, alongside a program of live events related to the exhibitions, and artists publications. Ilenia is a member of the Gallery Climate Coalition. ...
