Tabish Khan, the @LondonArtCritic, picks his top 5 exhibitions to see in London. If you are looking for more exhibitions, check out his previous top 5.
KV Duong: Where Wound becomes Water at Pippy Houldsworth
Combining the story of his upbringing and heritage with the legacy of the Vietnam War, these works on latex are framed as literal doors and windows into the past and of Duong’s own personal story as a Chinese artist born in Vietnam, raised in Canada, and now living in the UK. I’ve followed his journey for many years, and it’s great to see him telling powerful, personal stories through these works. Until 14th March.
Georg Wilson: Against Nature at Pilar Corrias Gallery, Savile Row
We are right to look at what Indigenous cultures can teach us about the healing and poisonous power of plants, and yet we never look to our own shores. Georg Wilson examines British plants with medicinal and dangerous properties through her unique lens, with her trademark human-like creatures lurking in the background of these highly skilled landscape paintings. Until 7th March.
Anya Paintsil: Mamwlad at Ames Yavuz
Following her museum exhibition at Ty Pawb, this series continues her reflections on returning to Wales; the exhibition’s title is Welsh for “motherland”. It references animals around her, such as a local peacock population, which has divided opinions among locals, as well as her trademark black figures made from repurposed textiles. Until 28th February.
Jane Hayes Greenwood: Weird Weather at Ione & Mann, co-presented with Castor
Swelling clouds seem to have a life of their own as they loom over the Yorkshire countryside in these landscape paintings. Jane Hayes Greenwood draws on her emotions, transferring them to the clouds and placing her own twist on the tradition of British Romantic landscape painting. Until 7th March.
Fractures & Rhythm: Seckin Pirim and Jorinde Voigt at Dirimart
Let your eyes get lost in the lines, recesses and breaks in these works that are like op art but taken to the next level by Seckin Pirim. They are very trippy, and I loved exploring their dips and gaps, even if you can’t stare for too long before your eyes lose focus. They are accompanied by the layered landscapes of Jorinde Voigt, made with coloured cut-outs, including those based on leaves found in Berlin. Until 21st February.
All images are copyrighted and courtesy of the respective artists and galleries. Georg Wilson photo: Ben Westoby. Jane Hayes Greenwood photo: Matt Spour. Dirimart photo: Mel Castro Duarte.
