This abstract artwork features a harmonious blend of muted tones and bold brushstrokes. The composition is dominated by earthy hues of gray and green, punctuated by vibrant splashes of orange and red. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, with the paint application creating a sense of depth and textural richness. The artist's style suggests a focus on exploring the emotive and expressive qualities of the medium, inviting the viewer to engage with the work on a visceral level. The historical context and the artist's intention behind this piece likely reflect the exploration of the experimental and innovative approaches that characterize contemporary art. ...
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. ...
