E X H I B I T I O N C A TA L O G U E 31 MARCH - 05 MAY 2022
31 MARCH - 05 MAY 2022 M A D D O X G A L L E R Y, 9 M A D D O X S T, W 1
Following the success of Lefty Out There’s first European exhibition with Maddox in 2019, Maddox Gallery is pleased to announce the continuation of the urban artist’s ‘Vivus’ series, with his latest show ‘Vivus II’, opening 31st March 2022. Born in Illinois in 1991, Lefty is a multidisciplinary artist who emerged on the Chicago scene in the late 2000s with his signature mark-making motif. Uniquely distinct yet easily adaptable, the artist creates intuitive repeated shapes known as polymorphs that strike as both the result of a spontaneous process and also as part of a larger, intricate cosmic design. His work has engulfed spaces around the world from America to Europe, reflecting his ethos, ‘cover everything’. Created during a time of global anxiety, Lefty’s latest body of work marks a distinctive shift from his earlier oeuvre, while still embracing the bold and intricate designs that first launched him to recognition. Whereas ‘Vivus’ celebrated the excitement of simply being alive, ‘Vivus II’ is a visual abstract representation of the world we live in today, achieving a jarring intensity that reflects universal tensions. There is an inherent duality to his work both in concept and design. The show is separated into two distinct bodies of work; one, a kaleidoscopic melee of glowing colour, the other, a powerful meditation on monochromatic art. Across both series, Lefty combines his iconic polymorph forms with geometric shapes to create an alternative universe that is as liberating as it is overwhelming, using Optical Art as both a means to visualise and escape from the destabilisation of contemporary society, post-pandemic. The immersive nature of the exhibition forces the viewer to step out of their comfort zone and disconnect from their current reality, while the work itself mirrors the intensity of everyday life.
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CONTENTS 09
SCALPERE
11
DUALITAS
13
CONTRA
15
IRIS (COLOR)
17
IRIS (GREYSCALE)
19
INFINITAS III
21
INFINITAS II
23
PONTIS
25
SPICULUM
27
ARCA
29
OCTO
31
ACIDUM RUBRUM
33
ACIDUM CAERULEIM
35
INTRA
37
EXTRA
39
ACIDUM PURPURA
41
MORPH
43
SPECTRUM
45
TOPO
47
NOVEM
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TAURI OCULUS 5
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SCALPERE, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Birch 91 x 91 x 4 cm
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DUALITAS, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Canvas, Poplar 152 x 152 x 4 cm
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CONTRA, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Canvas, Poplar 122 x 122 x 4 cm
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IRIS (COLOR), 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Birch 122 x 122 x 3 cm
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IRIS (GRAYSCALE), 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Birch 122 x 122 x 3 cm
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INFINITAS III, 2022 Acrylic, Canvas 157 x 107 x 4 cm (each)
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INFINITAS II, 2022 Acrylic, Canvas 157 x 107x 4 cm (each)
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PONTIS, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Birch 112 x 183 x 8 cm
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SPICULUM, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Birch 107 x 107 x 4 cm
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ARCA, 2022 Acrylic, Canvas, Baltic, Birch, Lucite 132 x 132 x 13 cm
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OCTO, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Birch 101 cm x 253 cm x 8 cm
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ACIDUM RUBRUM, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Canvas, Poplar 61 x 61 x 4 cm
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ACIDUM CAERULEUM, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Canvas, Poplar 61 x 61 x 4 cm
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INTRA, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Birch 163 x 71 x 5 cm
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EXTRA, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Birch 163 x 71 x 5 cm
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ACIDUM PURPURA, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Canvas, Poplar 137 x 71 x 4 cm
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MORPH, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Birch 142 x 297 x 5 cm
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SPECTRUM, 2022 Acrylic, Baltic, Birch, Lucite 81 x 107 x 4 cm
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TOPO, 2022 Baltic, Birch, 100% Cotton Archival, Coventry Rag Vellum 320gsm, Ink, 102 x 135 x 5 cm
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NOVEM, 2022 Baltic, Birch, 100% Cotton Archival, Coventry Rag Vellum 320gsm, Ink, 108 x 108 x 6 cm
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TAURI OCULUS, 2022 Baltic, Birch, 100% Cotton Archival, Coventry Rag Vellum 320gsm, Ink, Poplar 97 x 97 x 4 cm
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