Private View - 27 March 6 - 9pm
In this exhibition, Joe takes influence from the idea of 'Memento Mori'. The Latin phrase translates as 'remember your mortality', dating back to times of antiquity, the idiom was used to describe artworks that featured a 'figure of death'. Often placed with their eyes open, the recently deceased were once captured in postmortem photography as a last remaining memory for those left behind. Joe pays homage to this strange practice in breathtaking, hand printed portraits.
The show centers around a collection of new work, exploring centuries-old reverse glass mirror painting techniques, updated for the modern day to create beautiful and haunting one off pieces. These pieces will be available for sale throughout the show along with a selection of screen printed paper editions.
A number of older pieces of work and original drawings will also be on display, with a limited number for sale.
Joe's unique drawing style attracts a mixture of different clients from editorial to fashion, he has produced work for clients such as: The Guardian, Ted Baker, Faber & Faber, Film4, Saatchi & Saatchi, Adidas, Johnnie Walker, 21st Amendment, Little White Lies, Arrow Films, London Fashion Week and Visa.
For RSVPs holly@coningsbygallery.com
The show runs from the 24th March - 4th April
The Coningsby Gallery
30 Tottenham Street
London W1T 4RJ
www.coningsbygallery.com
+44 (0) 20 7636 7478
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