This whimsical work by an anonymous artist showcases a playful and expressive use of color and line. The composition features a large, stylized face rendered in shades of blue, with exaggerated features like oversized eyes and a broad, toothy grin. The face appears to float against a minimalist background, creating a sense of levity and dreamlike quality. The artist employs a distinctive, childlike aesthetic, suggesting an intention to evoke a playful and imaginative mood. While the exact context of this piece is unclear, its bold, caricatured style and vibrant palette contribute to its engaging and lighthearted appeal. ...
Sadie Coles HQ is a London-based contemporary art gallery representing around fifty international artists. The gallery opened in 1997, with an inaugural exhibition of new paintings by American painter John Currin presented in parallel with an offsite show by British artist Sarah Lucas, The Law, at St John Street. This pairing established the international breadth of the gallery's programme, which has since expanded over the past two decades. Since its inception, Sadie Coles HQ has operated from a variety of spaces; most recently mounting offsite shows in Los Angeles and Mayfair in 2020 with a significant new video installation by Martine Syms. In September 2013, Sadie Coles HQ opened its largest space at 62 Kingly Street in Soho, as well as a second space at 1 Davies Street in Mayfair designed by 6a Architects in 2015, and a third space at 8 Bury Street in St James’s in April 2021. ...
