Giorgia Garzilli's "Self-portrait from afar" features a dark background with a detailed drawing of Earth, using a palette of blues, greens, and browns to represent land and sea. The globe is centrally placed, emphasizing its isolation yet intrinsic connection to the viewer. The style leans towards realism with a reflective, introspective touch. The title suggests a perspective that transcends personal identity, perhaps contemplating humanity's collective existence and place in the universe. Created in the context of global interconnectedness, Garzilli's work invites introspection on our shared world. ...
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. ...
