For our summer 'Spotlight' show, we focus on the work of emerging local talent, Naomi Munuo.This exhibition, running until 31st July, highlights the vibrant life studies and surreal still lifes of Cental St. Martin's and Goldsmith's-trained Munuo, whose works have featured at The Royal Academy.
Beginning her artistic life in fashion design, Ipwsich-based Munuo has continued to be inspired by the human figure, illustrating it using richly textured, irregular shapes in works which often involve layered collage techniques.
She says of her artworks 'In my paintings, I explore the relationship between the object and its environment...I observe the world around me with passion and interpret it spontaneously'.
Her use of colourful figures and modeled pieces set in abstracted, patterned backgrounds are inspired both by the angular works of her sculptor-father as well as an early interest in Japanese art - with its flat shapes and controlled lines.
The textural tapestries which also feature strongly in her work are interwoven from elements of wax resist, batik, ink, oil, pastels and acrylic - contrasting grainy texture with glassy transparency - to dramatic effect.
This exhibition charts the evolution of Munuo's distinctive style over two decades, from early fashion-sketches to recent canvas and collage pieces. Prices: £125 - £1500
The exhibition forms part of Holt Festival's Gallery Trail.
All participating Galleries will be open for drinks from 6-8pm on Tuesday 27th & Thursday 29th July, so please do come and join us.
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