Go Figure Exhibit at A Gallery
Nine of the Hottest Figurative Art Stars Merge in Wimbledon
A Gallery is currently showing a variety of figurative works by some of the hottest artists working today, a show that at once challenges the iconographical status of celebrity and revels in the fleeting nature of human identity. Go Figure is a unique opportunity for visitors to gain an insight into the works of some of the world’s brightest young things.
Go Figure
A Galleryis clearly trying to make the point that representational art is under used and under appreciated, both within and outside of the "art scene". Go Figure is asking only question: where did the human figure go? How can we worship the body beautiful yet ignore painting and sculpture that is attempting to dissect our understanding of that which is observed?
Somewhere between Paul Normansell and Beth Carter there appears to be an answer. The sculptures and paintings that are shown as part of Go Figure appear to dilute the imperfections of the human form, leaving only that which is ghostly and painfully familiar. Gay Ribisi explores the illusion of weightless and reality in her series of paintings called "Wet", while Diarmuid Byron O'Connor provides an incredible balancing act in his solid bronze sculptures. Go Figure is not afraid to explore the broad and more personal aspects to identity: Normansell distorts and titilates in equal measure with his series of Kate Moss portraits, while Carmen Giraldez exposes her passion for human beings in all their extremes.
Fame and Glory
A Gallery makes a point of introducing and supporting rising stars in the art world and Go Figure is no exception. Normansell is a name to remember, his style attracting the attention of The Killers who are interested in him designing their next album cover, and Rimmel have commissioned a piece for their head office. O’Connor will be known for his Peter Pan and Little Tinkerbell sculptures, both commissioned by the Great Ormond Street Hospital. Even in the superficial world of celebrity these artists have not gone unnoticed. Carter, who was behind the advertisements for the Royal Opera House production of Minotaur, has work owned by Keanu Reeves, while Mila Judge Furstova can count the Queen as one of her many fans.
Go Figure, in its attempt to reconcile the role of human representation in art, has reinstated the artist as icon. The collection, in referencing the “real world”, has reinforced the standing of the artist. Rather than making art something distant and aloof, Go Figure has highlighted art as something capable of transgression, presenting works that straddle the boundary between popular culture and introspectiveness.
