Lewis Brander's Recent Paintings at Vardaxoglou Explore Time and Atmospheric Skies
At Vardaxoglou in London, Lewis Brander's exhibition Recent Paintings showcases atmospheric pieces that initially seem monochromatic but unveil complex details with closer examination. Born in 1995, Brander's artwork illustrates skies above London and Athens, with some pieces taking as long as five years to finish. Key works include London (2019–23), Korakis Hill (2022–23), Primrose Hill (2022–23), and The View Towards Piraeus (2020–23). Influenced by artists such as J.M.W. Turner and James McNeill Whistler, the exhibition title hints at a classic Royal Academician style. This exhibition was open from 24 January to 2 March, delving into themes of civilizational decline and the metamorphosis of solid forms into air.
Key facts
- Lewis Brander's exhibition Recent Paintings was held at Vardaxoglou in London
- The exhibition ran from 24 January to 2 March
- Brander was born in 1995 and is a Goldsmiths graduate
- Paintings depict skies over London and Athens
- Individual works can take up to five years to complete
- Works initially appear as monochromes but reveal details upon close inspection
- Brander's influences include J.M.W. Turner, James McNeill Whistler, Brice Marden, and Howard Hodgkin
- The exhibition title Recent Paintings references traditional academic presentation
Entities
Artists
- Lewis Brander
- J.M.W. Turner
- James McNeill Whistler
- Brice Marden
- Howard Hodgkin
Institutions
- Vardaxoglou
- Goldsmiths
- Royal Academy
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Athens
- Greece
- Cork Street
- Piraeus
- Mediterranean
- Korakis Hill
- Primrose Hill