Purple Diary
[November 20 2024]
“This Glass House” Lewis Hammond’s solo show at The Perimeter London, on view until December 20th
An evocative interplay of the surreal and baroque. Hammond’s oil paintings transport viewers to dark, mythological worlds where half-human figures explore themes of isolation, anxiety, and connection. Earthy, discordant tones and statuesque forms, recalling Caravaggio and Goya, merge with a surrealist lens to blur the lines between myth and lived experience. Accompanied by Darren Cunningham’s haunting soundscape, the exhibition creates a deeply immersive atmosphere that balances discomfort with beauty, leaving viewers captivated and contemplative.
