Rob Sherwood's 'Totem' at Federica Schiavo Gallery in Rome

Rob Sherwood (Bristol, 1984) presents his third solo show at Federica Schiavo Gallery in Rome, titled 'Totem', running until July 15, 2016. The exhibition juxtaposes works from his ongoing series: 'The White Palm Trees' and 'Blow Ups', alongside pieces inspired by fragments from his archive. 'The White Palm Trees' transforms palm trees into decorative patterns, described as 'images of images whose object has been lost', inspired by tropical island posters often found in offices. With soft, dreamy colors, this series contrasts with 'Blow Ups', which enlarge details of abstract paintings to explore traditional painting values like gesture and material. The gallery is located at Piazza Montevecchio 16, Rome.