Urban Art Association

louis masai London Solo Show 'Missing' , by Bill Hicks on May 1, 2018 20:03:21 GMT 1, The show will be held in the one of the most atmospheric exhibition spaces in London, Euston’s Crypt Gallery, 25th-27th May, with a private view on 24th May. 'Missing' will combine paintings and sculptures with elements of interaction and immersion, plunging the viewer into a forest of trees, full of the scent of honey and the buzz of bees. These elements highlight the immediacy of the issues at hand, problems that are much closer than we might otherwise think. Held in a space associated with death and burial, the exhibition takes on a poignant urgency; if we do not act soon, the consequences may be fatal.

Missing showcases a selection of brand new paintings, sculptures and installations, each focusing on endangered animals in specific regions across the globe, from the South African penguin to the humble bumble bee threatened on our very soil. Bees appear as agents for survival, stitching up patchwork plush toy versions of those animals soon to be missing from our biodiversity.

"Climate change is in full effect, with one of the major factors being the '6th Mass Extinction'. Species are becoming extinct or missing in our biodiverse world.This is a real issue that we face as humans, and as an artist, I feel it’s my duty to draw attention to this issue. Through my work I hope to remind people of the urgency we face, highlighting our place amongst creatures who are a critical part of our delicate ecosystem”

The show will be held in the one of the most atmospheric exhibition spaces in London, Euston’s Crypt Gallery, 25th-27th May, with a private view on 24th May. 'Missing' will combine paintings and sculptures with elements of interaction and immersion, plunging the viewer into a forest of trees, full of the scent of honey and the buzz of bees. These elements highlight the immediacy of the issues at hand, problems that are much closer than we might otherwise think. Held in a space associated with death and burial, the exhibition takes on a poignant urgency; if we do not act soon, the consequences may be fatal.

Missing showcases a selection of brand new paintings, sculptures and installations, each focusing on endangered animals in specific regions across the globe, from the South African penguin to the humble bumble bee threatened on our very soil. Bees appear as agents for survival, stitching up patchwork plush toy versions of those animals soon to be missing from our biodiversity.

"Climate change is in full effect, with one of the major factors being the '6th Mass Extinction'. Species are becoming extinct or missing in our biodiverse world.This is a real issue that we face as humans, and as an artist, I feel it’s my duty to draw attention to this issue. Through my work I hope to remind people of the urgency we face, highlighting our place amongst creatures who are a critical part of our delicate ecosystem”