Marlene Dumas: Mourning Marsyas, Frith Street Gallery, London, 20 September–16 November 2024
Drawing inspiration from ancient mythology and personal experiences, Dumas delves into the emotional resonance of loss and displacement. The works in this exhibition are created through a unique blend of spontaneity and intention, with figures and forms emerging from abstract patterns of poured paint. This process reflects her interest in the interplay between control and chance, as well as her ability to transform ambiguous shapes into evocative imagery.
Marlene Dumas: Mourning Marsyas, Frith Street Gallery, London, 20 September–16 November 2024
The exhibition’s themes are deeply tied to narratives of resistance and vulnerability, underscoring the artist’s reflections on historical and contemporary struggles for justice and liberty. These ideas are presented through a mix of abstract and figurative elements, creating pieces that are both visually striking and conceptually profound.
Marlene Dumas: Mourning Marsyas, Frith Street Gallery, London, 20 September–16 November 2024
Dumas’s influences range from Albrecht Dürer and Francisco de Goya to Charles Baudelaire, whose prose poem inspired The Widow. These connections highlight her ability to traverse time, linking historical narratives with personal grief and universal suffering.
Dumas’s practice continues to be influenced by a wide range of cultural and historical references, from classical mythology to modern literature. This new body of work further solidifies her reputation as a powerful voice in contemporary art, challenging viewers to confront the complexities of human emotion and the societal dynamics of power.
Marlene Dumas: Mourning Marsyas, Frith Street Gallery, London, 20 September–16 November 2024
Marlene Dumas, born in Cape Town and based in Amsterdam, has exhibited extensively worldwide, including at the Tate Modern and Palazzo Grassi. Mourning Marsyas offers an opportunity to engage with her latest reflections on the universal and the deeply personal.
Marlene Dumas: Mourning Marsyas, Frith Street Gallery, London, 20 September–16 November 2024
Marlene Dumas: Mourning Marsyas, Frith Street Gallery, London, 20 September–16 November 2024
Marlene Dumas: Mourning Marsyas, Frith Street Gallery, London, 20 September–16 November 2024
Marlene Dumas: Mourning Marsyas, Frith Street Gallery, London, 20 September–16 November 2024
