12 MAY - 16 JU N E 2 0 2 2 M ADDOX G AL L ER Y , 9 MA D D O X ST , W1 Maddox Gallery is delighted to announce Scottish contemporary artist Ross Muir’s latest exhibition, 23: A Brush with Redemption, opening 12th May 2022. A shape-shifter of both artistic genre and style, Ross Muir is known for his witty re-imaginings of historical paintings. From Basquiat and Magritte to Rousseau and Picasso, Muir does not just embody an artist in brushstroke and style but also in spirit. He meticulously researches the narrative and personal motivations behind some of the most iconic artworks in history, only to reinvent them in unique and surprising ways. Whether adorning Lichtenstein’s figures with an Adidas three-stripe or imaging Van Gogh playing pool with his friends, Muir bridges the gap between the elitism of the art historical canon and the everyday viewer, with both expert craftsmanship and humour. The title of the exhibition, 23: A Brush with Redemption, alludes to the difficulties Muir has overcome in his personal life through his love of art. The artist turned to painting later than most as a way to process grief, with the number twenty-three holding particular significance to the artist with it being the date of his late mother’s passing. In honour of this, the collection contains twenty-three artworks that are as individual as they are inspiring. Carved into halos and etched with frenetic application, the number twentythree is hidden throughout the body of work. With each artwork possessing its own distinct layered narrative, the collection seamlessly binds together the past and present, making centuries of rich history easily accessible to a contemporary audience.
FEATURED ARTWORKS
01
GOOD BOY
13
BOY WITH BLUE CAP
02
APACHE
14
WET PAINT
03
REMBURNT
15
100 POUNDER
04
ONE MAN’S PIGEON
16
HIGH PRIESTESS
05
FRIDA PERRY
17
GUCCI B
06
JAY C
18
BALLZ UP
07
JESUSAURUS
19
NO BUNNET
08
SUNFLOWERS
20
VAN GOGH
09
BOOGIE MAN
21
DRIVEN
10
TIGA TIGA
22
GRACE
11
POLAROID PICTURES
23
THE STARRY NIGHT
12
TWO SHOTS
24
RING O ROSES
GOOD BOY, 2021 Oil on Canvas 79 x 69 cm
APACHE, 2022 Oil on Canvas 79 x 69 cm
REMBURNT, 2021 Oil on Canvas 79 x 69 cm
ONE MAN’S PIGEON, 2021 Oil on Canvas 108 x 89 cm
FRIDA PERRY, 2020 Oil on Canvas 108 x 89 cm
JAY C, 2021 Oil on Canvas 79 x 69 cm
JESUSAURUS, 2021 Oil on Canvas 79 x 69 cm
SUNFLOWERS, 2022 Oil on Canvas 109 x 130 cm
BOOGIE MAN, 2022 Oil on Canvas 119 x 150 cm
TIGA TIGA, 2020 Oil on Canvas 117 x 165 cm
POLAROID PICTURES, 2021 Oil on Canvas 86 x 71 cm
TWO SHOTS, 2021 Oil on Canvas 127 x 168 cm
BOY WITH BLUE CAP, 2021 Oil on Canvas 104 x 89 cm
WET PAINT, 2021 Oil on Canvas 180 x 150 cm
100 POUNDER, 2021 Oil on Canvas 180 x 150 cm
HIGH PRIESTESS, 2022 Oil on Canvas 109 x 76 cm
GUCCI B, 2021 Oil on Canvas 69 x 79 cm
BALLZ UP, 2022 Oil on Canvas 130 x 90 cm
NO BUNNET, 2021 Oil on Canvas 109 x 89 cm
VAN GOGH, 2019 Oil on Canvas 149 x 118 cm
DRIVEN, 2021 Acrylic on Canvas 119 x 150 cm
GRACE, 2021 Oil on Canvas 86 x 76 cm
THE STARRY NIGHT, 2021 Oil on Canvas 76 x 86 cm
RING O ROSES, 2021 Oil on Canvas 150 x 180 cm