For its first London exhibition, Serene Gallery showcases six contemporary artists working within various mediums. “I promise to stay with you” is a group attempt to speak to our inner turmoil and complex emotions, with an invitation to discover the beauty behind them.
As you gaze upon human bodies and flowers by Mariano Vivanco or “toys” by Polina Osipova, a sense of calm may wash over you. In this tranquillity, you have an opportunity to introspect. Abstract paintings by Konrad Wyrebek or Yelena Popova serve as a mirror for your emotions and thoughts. What do you perceive? What feelings do these paintings evoke in you? Only after you've formed your interpretations can you explore the complex and historical themes the artists have woven into their works.
Drawings by Augusta Alexander and Martin Kovalenko, where you can sense the emotions through the depicted bodies, are more disturbing and provocative; you are trying to guess if you see the bodies correctly and understand what is happening inside the artwork.
We become even happier when we see what we like or are interested in. Naturally, we want to stay with this feeling, and art often helps us sustain this state of mind. If an artwork remains with you, physically or only in your memories, you want to keep talking about it, discussing it, and experiencing the new feelings the artist wanted to convey through their work.
Image: (detail) Konrad Wyrebeck, 'LifeTv 3GWater 3Gracias', courtesy of Konrad Wyrebeck and Serene Gallery.
Understanding an artwork is a personal journey, a conversation between the viewer and the piece. “I promise to stay with you” provides a safe and welcoming space for this exploration, inviting you to delve into the depths of artistic interpretation and the meaning of life, free from external pressures.
Since 2022, Serene Gallery has been working with different mediums and artists, presenting paintings, drawings, photography, and objects. You can see the gallery's styles and formats at its first London exhibition.
