Spencer Finch's London exhibition explores language's limitations in capturing nature

Spencer Finch's show, 'Only the hand that erases writes the true thing,' is on display at Lisson Gallery in London from June 22 to July 31, 2021. The exhibition delves into how language influences our understanding of nature. Featured works include 'Crawford Path up Mt. Pierce, New Hampshire,' which incorporates paint samples from Benjamin Moore, and 'Cloud (cumulus fractus under stratus, Connecticut),' where Scotch tape is used to illustrate clouds. The 'Fresh Snow (morning effect)' series juxtaposes silver leaf with nondescript titles. Works titled 'usuyuki' are made from white tulle, showcasing shifts in color perception. The exhibition concludes with 'Mistakes I,' a collection of colored squares detailing perceptual inaccuracies, emphasizing the limitations of language in representing nature while introducing playful elements.