Zhivago Duncan's Meditative Paintings at Meem Gallery
Artist Zhivago Duncan presents a new collection of paintings at Meem Gallery, focusing on mindfulness and the beauty of simplicity. The works, such as 'Delta' (2024) in dye and rabbit skin glue on canvas, aim to challenge conventional understandings of color and perception. Duncan describes his practice as a meditative process that mirrors natural cycles, eschewing profound existential truths for innate simplicity. The exhibition invites viewers to engage with the artworks without predetermined narratives, serving as a 'palate cleanser' for the mind. The artist emphasizes interconnectedness and a return to mindfulness in a world marked by confusion and complacency.
Key facts
- Zhivago Duncan presents a new collection at Meem Gallery.
- The collection includes the work 'Delta' (2024) in dye and rabbit skin glue on canvas.
- Duncan's practice focuses on mindfulness and simplicity.
- The artist challenges conventional understanding of color as contingent upon perception.
- The works are described as a 'palate cleanser' for the mind.
- Duncan eschews predetermined narratives in his paintings.
- The exhibition is presented by Meem Gallery.
- The artist emphasizes interconnectedness and mindfulness.
Entities
Artists
- Zhivago Duncan
Institutions
- Meem Gallery