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Cocktail Reception from 6pm followed by exhibition tour and artist talk
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Join us for an evening in the presence of the artist as he explores notions of memory throughout his new body of work, Escaping Forward.
More on Nacho Carbonell
Over the past two decades, Nacho Carbonell has developed a distinctive artistic language characterised by his tactile sculptures that treat objects as living organisms, most notably his renowned Cocoon series. This new body of work exhibited in Escaping Forward at the Carpenters Workshop Gallery in London marks a transformative moment for the revered Spanish artist. Presenting an exploration into themes of memory, texture and materiality, the collection demonstrates the next phase of Carbonell’s career. “This is a new beginning,” says the artist. “I’m trying to escape forward.”
Carbonell’s new body of work is a celebration of both the triumphs and the mistakes inherent in the creative process. Each piece illustrates his belief that every moment, whether good or bad, contributes to the evolution of his art. This exhibition invites viewers to engage with his sculptures on a tactile and sensory level, exploring notions of history, memory and material that are embedded into each layer.
“I’ve been going through changes over the years, my work is now slower and more mature. This escape forward is showing this maturity, while staying loyal to my roots and my work. I’m using every resource around me, the materials, ideas, knowledge and naiveness.” – Nacho Carbonell.
Discover Nacho Carbonell: CWG Website