Max Boyla – image courtesy of Moriah Ogunbiyi
Art Works Gallery is steadfast in its visionary mission to uplift the careers of exceptional young artists through an upcoming exhibition titled Perception. This exhibition seeks to explore how three contemporary visual artists based in London—Araminta Blue, Callum Harvey, and Max Boyla—express (or “perceive”) the visual representation of reality on their canvases. This showcase will run from 24 October to 24 November at One Holland Village, providing visitors a glimpse into the distinct responses each artist presents, challenging traditional views of form, space, and meaning.
With numerous accolades under their belts, each artist has graduated from esteemed institutions and is currently influencing contemporary visual conversation. “I have been observing the careers of these artists for some time, so it is exciting to bring such talented individuals to Singapore and Southeast Asia and to introduce their work to a fresh collector audience here,” comments Cassi Young, global fine art director at Art Works Group.
Below is an introduction to the three artists featured in Art Works Gallery’s upcoming exhibition, Perception:
Araminta Blue
Araminta Blue – image courtesy of Loris Shala
Araminta Blue is a British artist based in London whose work draws heavily on themes of escapism, manifesting as otherworldly abstract forms. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Slade School of Art and a bachelor’s from the Ruskin School of Art. Her inaugural museum exhibition, Il Calore Sulla Pelle, can currently be seen at MARV Gradara in Italy.
Araminta Blue’s “To Light” — oil on canvas, dimensions 150 by 110 cm, created in 2024(Image courtesy of Araminta Blue, Art Works Gallery, Singapore, and Gallery Rosenfeld, London)
Her captivating oil paintings push figuration to its limits, employing abstract layers and textures that merge, dissolve, and re-emerge within the canvas. In this manner, she engages viewers in her artistic process as she reinterprets the visual landscape of her work, transforming it into a sanctuary and refuge from reality.
Callum Harvey
Callum Harvey
At 26, British artist Callum Harvey employs gentle color palettes to represent architectural, spatial, and natural forms, investigating the transitional areas where the organic converges with the man-made. His artwork utilizes layers of translucent paint to construct distorted perceptions of space that suggest surreal environments. Harvey’s first solo show took place at Pipeline in London in 2023, followed by displays at Future Fair in New York and Pavilion Gallery in London.
Callum Harvey’s “Untitled (Magpie)” — oil on canvas, dimensions 155 by 175 cm, created in 2024(Image courtesy of Callum Harvey, Art Works Gallery, Singapore, and Pipeline Contemporary, London)
In addition to a master’s degree from the Royal College of Art and a bachelor’s from Falmouth University, he has also been honored with the Radcliffe Trust Craft Scholarship and the Arts Society Young Arts Bursary. Harvey’s art investigates the dynamic between the natural and the artificial, stemming from the interaction of flat surfaces and representations of three-dimensional spaces.
Max Boyla
Max Boyla – image courtesy of Moriah Ogunbiyi
Max Boyla, an artist based in London, delves into the indistinct boundaries between reality and imagination, crafting ambiguous realms where familiar characters inhabit surreal and timeless environments. A recent graduate of the Royal Academy Schools, he has recently displayed his work at venues such as Des Bain, Berntson Bhattacharjee, Sim Smith, Mammoth, APT Gallery, and the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
Max Boyla’s “Puncture” — ink, glitter, and velvet on satin, dimensions 190 by 260 cm, created in 2023(Image courtesy of Max Boyla, Art Works Gallery, Singapore, and Berntson Bhattacharjee, London)
Boyla’s latest works examine the fictional landscapes presented in advertising and the unattainable promises they convey. His pieces on satin possess an elusive quality that oscillates between pure abstraction and realistic landscapes, capturing a dynamic interplay of sea, sky, and formlessness.
Perception will be open from 24 October to 24 November 2024 at Art Works Gallery, One Holland Village, 7 Holland Village Way, Singapore.
For more details, visit artworks.com.sg.
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