The Artistic Odyssey in 'The Painted Room' at Grimm Gallery, Amsterdam
"The Painted Room" focuses on young painters exploring the transformative potential of paint, shifting the spotlight from interiors to the dynamic narratives, histories, and possibilities embedded within the artwork.
We’ve always been fascinated by the interior world of art, how it reveals the personality, taste, and mood of the people who live or work in it. That’s why we’ve been thrilled to see the group show ‘The Painted Room’ at Grimm gallery curated by Caroline Walker. Contemporary art at it’s finest. The show features artists who explore different aspects of interior design, from historical depictions of opulent homes to intimate glimpses into modern bedrooms, bathrooms, and enclosed public spaces.
Some Dutch people keep their curtains open even when it's dark outside. This, along with vases and candle holders on the windowsill, signals to the world that everything is in order in their homes. It reflects not only harmless activities but also a clutter-free lifestyle. In the painting "Green Bedroom" by Minyoung Choi (1989), the perspective is reversed. The curtains are open, revealing nature outside, while the foreground showcases the artist's work table with various items. Choi's work aligns with a tradition of artists depicting inviting interiors.
Caroline Walker, the curator, selected artists for this exhibit. They reside in the UK but present diverse interior scenes, challenging the notion of typical British rooms. The exhibition, titled "The Painted Room," explores how artists use indoor spaces differently, creating personal havens filled with objects that evoke memory and desire.
Some works are expansive, like Anna Freeman Bentley's painting of pink curtains covering a curved glass sliding door. Cece Philips, a recent graduate, captures film-like enchantment in scenes with messy beds and illuminated windows. Ultimately, "The Painted Room" focuses not only on interiors but also on the act of painting and the elements artists portray in their works.
In Choi's paintings, aquarium fish are a notable constant. She shares in an interview that as a child in South Korea, she built her first relationship with fish. The aquarium, with its controlled nature, becomes a universe. In the company of a cat, Choi invites us to gaze at the distorted projection of fish on the wall, hinting at potential unsettling events.
Artists in this show:
@cecephilips @garethcadwallader @andrew.cranston @afreemanbentley @nickgoss @elenariveramontanesart @mikesilvapainter @minyoung..choi @hettie_inniss.art @carolinewalkerartist
The Model Car Graveyard, left, Hettie Inniss
A Very Orange Childhood, right, Hettie Inniss
Anna Freeman Bentley
Lunch Service I, 2023, Caroline Walker
Details of ‘Bedroom’, 2023 Minyoung Choi
Study for Illusion never changed, 2023, Anna Freeman Bentley
Just look at the net curtain, Cece Phillips
Stories to tell, Elena Rivera Montanes
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