The Anguish of The Earth Absolves Our Eyes
55 High St ,Hampton Wick , KT1 4DG
Arts & Crafts
4th Jun 2022 - 9th Jun 2022
UNTIL Thursday 9th June
Guy Shoham presents his 6m long triptych painting in his solo show. Freehand lines sweep across the canvas, creating a map of junctions; a bare, skeletal, collapsing grid. On top of the drawn "carcass", fields of color are painted to create the "flesh", draped between earth and sky. Seemingly cheerful, and celebratory, the "flags" hold meaning and the reason, yet they also distract the eye from what lies in the distance. The darkness beyond is not fully obscured. It is acknowledged, but not feared. Light and dark exist in equal intensities.
Sasoon reveals that those living in close proximity to death gain an acceptance of it, and equally, a delight in anything that signals life. "Till beauty shines in all that we can see". Faced with the reality of life on the front, fear gives way to a profound state of understanding. As darkness intensifies, so does light.
The triangular flags make insinuations to the viewer. Sometimes they reveal a smile with big white teeth, a wave vibrating in the wind, a joyous celebration, or a warning, pointing the way to safety. The movements bring life and energy to the static canvas. We understand the messages. We are trained to react, and we respond without further questions.
Bunting may represent identity, bringing people together to proudly celebrate their shared community and values. Equally, it can mark a sinister regime masking its abuse of power. For Europeans steeped in the historical baggage of the 20th century, brightly colored triangles represent the branding of minorities and political prisoners. They are badges that dehumanize and obscure the oppressor's view of the person behind the triangle.
Open:5th,7th, and 9th Jun from 3 pm - 7 pm or by appointment
Please book ahead for the private view on Saturday 4th from 6 pm - 9 pm.Share: