Dreamscapes

curated by Lihui Liang

50 Celebration Avenue, Stratford E20 1DB

Private View: Friday, 19th July, 6 – 9pm
Open: 20th July – 17th August 2024, Thursday – Sunday, 12 – 6pm
Kindly supported by Get Living in partnership with Hypha Studios

Dreamscapes: Visions of Contemporary Surrealism celebrates a century of Surrealism, exploring its profound impact on contemporary art and its continuous evolution. This exhibition features the captivating works of emerging artists who are redefining the boundaries of Surrealism through their introspective personal narratives. The diverse collection delves into themes such as dreams, archetypes, symbolism, identity, outsiderness, gender, and ego, inspiring a deeper appreciation for Surrealism as a powerful means of expression and reflection in the modern era.

This exhibition promises a visually stimulating and thought-provoking journey through the dreamscapes of contemporary Surrealism, offering a fresh perspective on this enduring artistic movement.

PV Improvised Performance by James Oldham
@james_c_oldham

Artists

Lindsay Pickett @lindsaypickettart
Lihui Liang @counterreality

Samantha Edwards @acquiredattitude
Nicola Frimpong @nicola_freeakpong36

Anna Suwalowska @anna_suwalowska
Jairo & Nicola @jairozaldua

featured artworks

Lindsay Pickett

Mockery, 2021
Oil on linen, 61x72cm

Lindsay Pickett

Keep Out!, 2022
Oil on linen, 61x72cm

Lindsay Pickett

It Can See Us, 2023
Oil on linen, 50x40cm

Lindsay Pickett

Komodospider, 2023
Oil on linen, 50x40cm

Lindsay Pickett

Don’t Tell Anyone, 2023
Oil on linen, 50x40cm

Lihui Liang

The Red Bird, 2024
Oil on Canvas, 96x65cm

Lihui Liang

The 4th Dimensional Exploration, 2024
Oil on canvas, 41x51cm

Lihui Liang

The Woman – the Rising Star, Her Lion, and Moonboy, 2024
Oil on canvas, 51 x 40.5 cm

Lihui Liang

Flame of Inspiration, 2024
Oil on canvas, 100 x 81cm

Lihui Liang

The Immaterial Body, 2024
oil on canvas, 81x102cm

Lihui Liang

The Portal to Nirvana, 2024
Oil on Canvas, 190x130cm

Samantha Edwards

The skin we wear 1, 2023
Mixed Media, 41x51cm

Samantha Edwards

The skin we wear 2, 2023
Mixed Media, 41x51cm

Samantha Edwards

The skin we wear 3, 2023
Mixed Media, 41x51cm

Samantha Edwards

The skin we wear 4, 2023
Biro on paper, A2

Samantha Edwards

The skin we wear 5, 2024
Mixed Media 41x51cm

Samantha Edwards

The skin we wear 6, 2024
Mixed Media, 41x51cm

Samantha Edwards

Desire 2024
Mixed Media, 51x61cm

Nicola Frimpong

Untitled 1, 2024
Watercolour, A4

Nicola Frimpong

Untitled 2, 2024
Watercolour, A4

Nicola Frimpong

Untitled 3, 2024
Watercolour, A4

Nicola Frimpong

Untitled 4, 2024
Watercolour, A4

Nicola Frimpong

Untitled 5, 2024
Watercolour, A4

Nicola Frimpong

Untitled 6, 2024
Watercolour, A4

Nicola Frimpong

Untitled 7, 2024
Watercolour, A4

Nicola Frimpong

Untitled 8, 2024
Watercolour, A4

Nicola Frimpong

Untitled 9, 2024
Watercolour, A4

Nicola Frimpong

Untitled 10, 2024
Watercolour, A4

Anna Suwalowska

Baltimore, 2024
Oil on canvas, 230cmx180cm

Anna Suwalowska

Couple, 2024
Oil on canvas,110cmx80cmx3.5cm

Jairo Zaldua and Nicola Green

Under the water, 2018
Collage, 67cm x 49cm

Jairo Zaldua and Nicola Green

The Sinister Dr. Mortis, 2023
Collage, 77cm x 56cm

Jairo Zaldua and Nicola Green

The Members of the Wedding, 2024
Collage, 30cm x 30cm

Jairo Zaldua and Nicola Green

It’s a man’s,man’s world, 2024
Collage, 30cm x 30cm

Jairo Zaldua and Nicola Green

The Dreaming of Butterflies (viiii), 2024
Screenprint, 100cm x 70cm

Jairo Zaldua and Nicola Green

The Dreaming of Butterflies (x), 2024
Mixed Media, 100cm x 70cm

Jairo Zaldua and Nicola Green

The Vibrant Sea, 2019/2024
Installation of screen printed multiples, Site Specific

contact information

Email: [email protected]
Socials: @counterreality

Private view images 19th June 6-9pm