This contemporary art piece features a striking monochrome black sculpture of a house-like structure with a tall chimney. The visual elements emphasize the angular, geometric shapes and the predominant use of a dark, matte color palette that creates a somber, minimalist atmosphere. The subject matter appears to depict a simplified, abstract representation of a building, devoid of any recognizable details or symbols. The artistic style and technique employed convey a sense of industrial, utilitarian design, suggesting the artist's intention to explore themes of architectural form and function in a conceptual manner. The historical context or the artist's underlying message behind this work remains open to interpretation, inviting the viewer to engage with its symbolic and conceptual significance. ...
Tom Bull’s sculptural practice delves into the complex interplay between rural and urban experiences, folklore, and contemporary anxieties. Drawing from a diverse array of materials—including bitumen, NOS canisters, wood, resin, and agricultural elements—Bull creates works that evoke a sense of the uncanny and challenge traditional notions of landscape and identity. Bull's work often incorporates elements from vernacular architecture, rural craft, and industrial materials, creating pieces that are both familiar and unsettling. This approach reflects his interest in the contradictions inherent in rural life and its representation in contemporary culture. Through his art, Bull invites viewers to reconsider the narratives surrounding rural and urban spaces, challenging romanticized notions and highlighting the complexities of identity, tradition, and modernity. ...
DES BAINS is a contemporary art gallery based in London, founded by Maria Valeria Biondo and Elisa Rossetto. The gallery collaborates closely with artists, theorists, and writers whose work explores the intersection of personal and collective experiences within today’s complex social and political landscapes. Rooted in a collaborative research methodology, DES BAINS focuses on themes such as psychogeography, the politics of human movement, borders, land, and belonging. The gallery is dedicated to promoting emerging and underrepresented artists, fostering critical discourse and expanding contemporary art ecologies.
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