Kearsey & Gold Gallery, Material Syntax, Group show

10 Greatorex St, London, August 2024

Press Release:

“The exhibition . . . Material Syntax beckons us to reconsider painting as not just a finished surface, but as a perpetually evolving dialogue between material, method, and meaning. By weaving this rich, multi-faceted narrative, the result is a body of work that questions the boundaries of surface, form, and production. In their pursuit of material explorations, Kearsey & Gold have brought together ten artists whose work reveals the profound, inquisitive, and multifaceted role of materiality within the landscape of contemporary art.

. . .Antonello’s use of velvet expands this dialogue on the transcendent qualities of the material, now a symbolic substitute to the accustomed canvas. For Antonello, fabric is more than just a visual element but a narrative vehicle that carries collective experiences. His process explores the tensions between control and spontaneity – continuously manipulating his canvas and using oxidizing agents in place of paint. This rhythmic creative exchange at the heart of his practice becomes a dialogue or dance between material and artist. It encapsulates his pursuit to uncover the complex layers of meaning that are embedded within a physical textile or fabric. Here, the sensual quality of velvet is contrasted with the violence of bleach.”

Included Artists:

Verner Panton (1926-1998)

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997)

Kevin Rouillard (b.1989)

Florence Reekie (b.1991)

Daniel Brusatin (b.1989)

Pierre Cardin (1922-2020)

Dillwyn Smith (b.1958)

Guy Haddon Grant (b.1986)

Louis Benjamin Barrett (b.1999)