Peter Mammes, a London-based South African artist recognized for his distinctive drawing type and experimental aid artworks, is returning to Johannesburg for a uncommon solo artwork exhibition. The solo present is hosted by Lizamore & Associates and can happen on the Fireplace Station in Rosebank.
This present marks a brand new technological dimension to his work
Peter Mammes, an ultra-contemporary South African artist who now lives and works in London, will unveil his newest providing, titled “The Final Hope”, which is an exploration of a brand new collection of strategies he calls ‘industrially hand-made’. Mammes is exhibiting with Lizamore and Associates, a Johannesburg-based gallery run by famend curator and gallerist Teresa Lizamore, who’s a major participant within the native South African arts scene.On this exhibition, Mammes has blended cutting-edge know-how with conventional strategies, pioneering a brand new medium that utilises rubber to infuse his drawings with a sculptural and tactile facet. The result’s a set of rubber drawings that really feel like relics from a forgotten future, akin to enigmatic hieroglyphics, or historic inscriptions.
Modern present to be held in Rosebank
The exhibition will happen on the Fireplace Station in Rosebank, a contemporary area constructed subsequent to the precise hearth station (nonetheless in use), making it a really distinctive and quirky area. Mammes has been working with Lizamore for a few years, and she or he has showcased his work on the Johannesburg Artwork Honest, Cape City Artwork Honest, and quite a few group exhibitions throughout South Africa.
Present born of a residency within the Amazon
A part of this exhibition was conceived throughout Mammes’ latest artist residency within the Amazon, the place he witnessed the devastating influence of human actions on the setting. His observations resonate with the identical points which are prevalent in South Africa and the world over. His artwork, a juxtaposition of youngsters or human figures in synthetic apparel in opposition to the pure great thing about animals and birds, serves as a reminder of our position and place on this world.
Mammes is on a quest, in his personal phrases, “to rediscover the magic of drawing, to channel the spirit of our ancestors and the individuals who name out from the grave.” His artwork prompts us to ponder our place with the animals and nature, questioning our want for a world harmonious with nature, and hinting on the catastrophic penalties if we fail to enact vital modifications.
Opening night time – August 1st (runs till nineteenth September)
The Final Hope” guarantees to be a feast for the senses. His revolutionary masterful method to his craft and poignant exploration of urgent existential and environmental themes make this exhibition a must-see occasion. The exhibition is about to open on the first of August and can run till the nineteenth of September on the Fireplace Station in Rosebank in partnership with Lizamore and Associates.
For guestlist and extra particulars:www.patterndiscord.com
For extra concerning the artist:https://lizamore.co.za/peter-mammes
