‘An Uncommon Thread’ at Hauser and Wirth Somerset features 10 contemporary artists living and working in the UK. The group exhibition highlights the transformative power of unconventional mediums in evoking personal and collective memories. Each artist demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the integral role materials and techniques play in their creative process; employing unexpected painting surfaces, adapting formal craft traditions and repurposing discarded products into compelling works. Through individual investigations of identity, tradition, nature, fantasy and the environment, the artists invite viewers to engage with the rich stories woven into each work.
Max Boyla’s large-scale satin works transition the viewer into the Rhoades Gallery, which features further works by the artist, as well as KV Duong, Nour Jaouda and Lindsey Mendick. The artists interrogate the symbolism inherent within their chosen medium, inviting the viewer to consider the material’s source and composition, as well as preconceived associations. For Boyla, satin is the perfect canvas to consider environmental balance, a composite fabric made from both natural and non-natural materials.
Max's work will be available to view until 21st April.
