steel, enamel paint, repurposed leather, suede, and fabric, leather dye, acrylic paint and finisher, assorted found objects, stones, coated nylon threadSadie Coles HQ
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Tau Lewis's sculpture "Oracle" is a striking amalgamation of rich, dark colors, primarily deep blues, purples, and blacks, crafted into a humanoid form with a textured, patchwork appearance. The figure's elongated shape and flared ears evoke a mystical aura, with layered fabrics and sewn elements adding depth. Lewis employs a folk-art style with found materials, emphasizing tactile, hand-stitched techniques. The piece reflects Lewis’s exploration of identity and history, with the sculpture serving as a vessel for ancestral narratives and cultural memory. ...
Sadie Coles HQ is a London-based contemporary art gallery representing over sixty established and emerging international artists. The gallery opened in London in 1997, with its inaugural exhibition – of new paintings by American painter John Currin – presented in parallel with an offsite show by British artist Sarah Lucas, The Law. Since its inception, Sadie Coles HQ has operated from a variety of spaces, mounting numerous off-site projects and partaking in collaborative exchanges throughout the city and abroad. The gallery frequently hosts emerging young galleries and curatorial projects in The Shop at Kingly Street, and a live events programme titled GARGLE. In September 2013, Sadie Coles HQ opened a space at 62 Kingly Street in Soho, in April 2021 a space at 8 Bury Street in St James’s and in October 2025 a third space in Mayfair: a six-storey Georgian townhouse at 17 Savile Row. ...
