Anna van Oosterom / Mary Norden: 'TORN': Curated by Vivienne Roberts
Exploring the poetic fragments of the human experience, the exhibition ‘TORN’ unveils the artistic mastery of ANNA VAN OOSTEROM and MARY NORDEN.
VIVIENNE ROBERTS PROJECTS is thrilled to announce the forthcoming exhibition, ‘TORN’, showcasing the captivating works of artists Anna van Oosterom and Mary Norden. Curated by Vivienne Roberts, this exhibition promises to immerse audiences in a world of enigmatic narratives, emotional depth, and artistic ingenuity.
‘TORN’ invites viewers to discover the unique artistic expressions of two exceptional women who employ the technique of tearing materials to fashion powerful images.
Anna van Oosterom, hails from the Netherlands, but having lived and worked across the world, she brings forth a sense of observation as an outsider, reflecting upon themes of aloneness and isolation. Her compositions, untitled and evocative, transport viewers into surreal landscapes of desolation and disquiet. From the depths of New York's subway to remote English railway stations, van Oosterom's torn pieces blend dissociated images to reveal seamless, thought-provoking images, evoking film scenes by Andrei Tarkovsky.
Similarly, Mary Norden's creative process revolves around collecting worn and faded textiles infused with the marks of time to create captivating pictures. She transforms tatters and old rags into enchanting works of art, each capturing a mystical moment reminiscent of Rothko's meditative colour field abstract paintings. Norden’s small-scale works convey a profound sense of stillness, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in quiet contemplation.
The title of the exhibition ‘TORN’ carries multifaceted psychological connotations, evoking themes of conflict, destruction, and creation. Through the hands of these two artists, seemingly discarded materials are refashioned into mysterious, contemplative images, inviting viewers to transcend the boundaries of conventional artistic expression.
"We are excited to present the works of Anna van Oosterom and Mary Norden in our upcoming exhibition, ‘TORN’,” says curator Vivienne Roberts. "Their ability to transform torn fragments into poetic narratives is truly remarkable."
The exhibition will open on April 3, 2024, from 2pm to 8pm at Vivienne Roberts Projects, located at The Bindery, 53 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8HN.
The exhibition will run until May 9, 2024.
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Vivienne Roberts
Vivienne Roberts Projects
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