3-Dimensional Graffiti
Lewis Davidson's Exhibition
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| Lewis Davidson “Tags” |
I first came across Lewis Davidson's artworks in November 2021 during his solo exhibition in the Stone Space Gallery in East London. He presented a collection of graffiti tags sprayed on various surfaces such as doors, concrete slabs and wooden fencing, cut out of the original backgrounds. Displayed in a pristine surrounding of a white showroom, they resembled abstract sculptures.
The change of scenery resulted in a different perception of street art. Depending on the angle, images usually restricted to an urban landscape gained a new context, moving the viewers' imagination in a new way.
I am particularly fond of street art because of its connection with everyday life and people. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself on the line while creating an artwork in the public space, risking being arrested by the police for vandalism, ready to pay the price for making a wall or a fence your own exhibition room.
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| Lewis Davidson “Combis” |
Davidson has got more exciting projects in his portfolio. Combis is a collection of colourful and playful ready-made sculptures constructed from tiny scraps of plastic found by the artist on the pavement.
Connecting with the legacy of Irving Penn, who found beauty and meaning in rejected pieces of consumerism, Lewis forms a dialogue within the texture of contemporary art. There is a link between his practice, works of Marcel Duchamp and early installations by Damien Hirst - projects "8 Pans" and "Boxes" from 1987-88.
Davidson's ability to present his works in a professional exhibition environment is impressive. He forms an exciting narrative, reflecting on the relationship between an object and its' audience. I will be looking forward to his future projects, following his promising career with enthusiasm.
Agnes Prygiel, London, 20.01.2022