The Gerald Moore Gallery is pleased to present Still Life, a solo exhibition by Amy Powell from 16th January to 15th February 2025 in the Paul Henderson Gallery.
The private view will be on Thursday 16th January from 6 to 8pm.
Still Life explores the intricate relationship between painting, photography, and the ever-evolving realm of media images, reimagining the traditional concept of still life. The title teases with hints of anachronism and traditional painting categorisation.
Drawing from diverse photojournalistic sources and digital reproductions, Powell’s work captures still moments within the dynamic world of photographic reproduction, challenging conventional interpretations of image consumption and blurring the lines between the tangible and the illusory. She deliberately uses the illusionistic and tactile properties of painting to emphasise interactivity, offering a startling duplexity to the contemporary image—comprising the subjective and the objective, the internal and the external, the real and fictitious.
In several paintings, she would incorporate sculptural elements and explore the interplay between artwork, viewer, and space, aiming to create a dynamic interaction that transcends traditional two-dimensional representation. This approach seeks to disrupt the continuous circulation of images, stimulating a synesthetic engagement of the senses and fostering a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between the artwork and the viewer's lived experiences.
Amy Powell (1995, Wales.) lives and works in London. She received her BA from Cardiff School of Art and Design in 2019. Subsequently, she obtained a Distinction in MA Fine Art: Painting at Camberwell College of Art, University of the Arts London, in 2024, having been awarded a scholarship. She then went on to receiving the Arts Academy London Award from the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. In 2015, she received the Placement Bursary, enabling her to participate in a six-month placement program at La Trobe University, Australia. Since being diagnosed with a rare disease called Addison's Disease in 2020, Powell has become a passionate advocate for disabled artists. Her journey and achievements since her diagnosis have inspired her to promote inclusivity and accessibility within the arts, working to ensure that disabled artists have the opportunities and support they need to thrive.
The exhibition is open to the public on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and by appointment.
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