Rindon Johnson
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This intriguing work consists of two irregularly shaped black slabs with indistinct, ghostly figures and textures. The muted, monochromatic palette creates a somber, evocative atmosphere. The rough, distressed surfaces suggest an aged, weathered quality, hinting at the passage of time. The overall composition is balanced, with the two pieces forming a cohesive, minimalist whole. This work appears to explore themes of memory, fragility, and the ephemeral nature of existence, inviting the viewer to ponder the fleeting and transient aspects of the human experience. ...
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Rindon Johnson works across numerous modes, from virtual reality and sculpture to poetry and art criticism. Questions of embodiment and technology weave throughout his work: How do we employ digital space, and how are we employed by it? How much is history a virtual construct? What does skin remember? Johnson’s materials are carefully considered, building on the notion of the by-product and calling on histories of colonial exploitation and slavery. Using dynamic processes like aging, staining, and exposure to the elements, he encodes time and place as both materials and collaborators. With a candid, sharp-edged humor, Johnson’s practice balances playful experimentation with a stark examination of intimacy, violence, and the future of historical legacy. ...
Rindon Johnson: Artworks
Chisenhale Gallery is dedicated to placing artists at the core of its mission. They have supported the realisation of major works by an international array of artists, often solidifying careers through timely solo commissions, notably including Lubaina Himid, Wolfgang Tillmans, Cornelia Parker, Faisal Abdu’Allah, Hito Steyerl, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Yu Ji, Abbas Akhavan, Rachel Jones and Rory Pilgrim. Chisenhale Gallery was founded by artists. The same experimental vision and spirit of possibility that transformed an empty veneer factory and brewery warehouse into an art gallery continues to guide their work today. They commission and produce contemporary art, publish books and online material, and actively engage in social projects. ...