10 July – 5 August 2024
After a six-year hiatus, KMA Gallery is exhibiting an eye-catching new collection of artworks from Italian sculptor Davide Galbiati, alongside a vibrant mix of other sculptures, paintings and ceramics by a rich roster of artists.
Davide sculpts in bronze, concrete and resin to bring the human soul to life, which he feels is his great responsibility as an artist. He takes inspiration from the sculpture of ancient civilisations like the Egyptian pharaohs and archaic Greece, preferring their emphasis on spirituality, the stillness of life and the natural world over the hardy classical styles of the Greek and Roman Empires.
This collection has a particular focus on the many unique phases of human life. As our souls move through space and time, so do our physical forms, reflecting the impact of these travels. Davide seeks to show the emotional changes inherent in these moments, from the innocent youth of Le Garçon des Etoiles and La Fille à la Graine, to the calm wisdom of La Graine du Père.
Also on show are stunning new seascape and landscape paintings by Jonathan Smith (pictured above), new abstract encaustic paintings by David Hayward, the organic ceramic vessels of the late Adela Powell, and timeless delicate portraits of birds by Helen Phoenix, among many others.
These artworks are on view curated across two floors at Kellie Miller Arts, 20 Market Street.
Website: www.kelliemillerarts.com
Phone: 01273 329384
