Solo Exhibition by Othello De’Souza-Hartley
For his solo exhibition at Bomb Factory Art Foundation conceptual artist Othello De'Souza-Hartley has teamed up with architect Laura Büchi and sound artist Elliott Buchanan who share his interest in the inter-dependencies of mind and body, inner peace and external structures.
De'Souza-Hartley examines the human body and its imperfections by drawing parallels between skin tones and textures and architectural structures, in particular the subtle variations evident in cast concrete. Working exclusively in black he creates tension by contrasting smooth surfaces with thick crusts of paint and integrating discarded objects and building materials into large scale paintings.
The exhibition title refers to the code number for pure black, according to a colour chart dating back to 1920s Germany which is still used as standard by architects and designers today. The body of work in 9005 questions the pursuit of perfection and the hierarchy of materials, reflecting the artist's belief that art transcends notions of division or rank.
A tranquil composition of structural, material and sonic elements complements the large scale paintings surrounding it. Blacking out the external distractions of city life, the collaborative sculpture provides a tranquil sanctuary for introversion and contemplation.
Othello De’Souza-Hartley is a London-based mixed media artist working across painting, drawing, photography, moving image and performance. He received an MA in Fine Art from Camberwell College of Arts and has studied at Central St Martins and the Royal Drawing School, London.
Laura Büchi is a practicing architect based in London. Her interests lie in the interplay between art, design and the built environment. She completed her diploma at ETH Zürich and received her postgraduate Professional Practice diploma from the Architectural Association School of Architecture, London.
Elliot Buchanan is a London-based artist working with sound to examine the complexities of the human experience. He holds a BA Creative Music Technology from the University of Huddersfield and an MA Sound arts from the University of the Arts London.
Listings
Othello De'Souza-Hartley 9005: 24 October - 9 November 2024
The Bomb Factory Arts Foundation | 103 Kingsway | London WC2B 6QX
Open 10am-6pm
Further Information: Othello De'souza Hartley (bombfactory.org.uk)