"Break Water" by Pam Evelyn at Peres Projects
The independent Berlin-based gallery Peres Projects proudly opened two debut solo exhibitions. First up, there is “Spectacle of a wreck” by Pam Evelyn, and secondly, there is ”Smoked Ham” by Rafa Silvares.
When it comes to creating art, the artist Pam Evelyn digs down rabbit holes just like an archaeologist. According to Mortimer Wheeler, archaeology is a science that “must be lived, must be seasoned with humanity”. Like Wheeler, Evelyn has a sense of generosity for past paradigms, motivated by an endless sense of discovery. Moreover, both execute their chosen craft passionately, not afraid of any unwanted discoveries.
“Trust the process” may be one of the most common sayings when it comes to creative practises, but Pam Evelyn does not only trust it, it is her drive. The past may inspire her craft but is by no means the primary focus of her work. She uses what she has in a physical, and personal way, translating it into her own art with drama and extravaganza. Her work consists of lively canvases, taking us into another sphere, which we haven’t seen since CoBrA. Observing her work, she is taking us on a journey of experimentation into her own creative world, where everything is possible. Her paintings are the visual expression of the feel you get when a fresh warm breeze of wind touches your skin. She is not afraid of the chaos, she deliberately goes there to express her creativity. Art is an act of performance in all aspects- it’s beautiful and unpredictable.
Another fellow worshipper of craftsmanship is the Brazilian artist Rafa Silvares, whose debut solo exhibition is also showcased at Peres Projects. His work is precise, focussing on the sensorial properties of painting instead of the narrative. The work exhibited at Peres consists of large scale images of industrialised objects, domestic utensils and machinery. Those items are portrayed in a very specific and unique way, in the act of generating an organic by-product. The title of the exhibition is reflective of Silvare’s keen interest in exploring the connections of verbal and visual language in paintings. It’s a complex semiotic game, putting the senses and the body in touch with one another. “Smoked Ham”, stands without a doubt for a piece of flesh, meat as some may say, usually on a plate when one is having a fry up. It’s something most people associate with their daily life rather than a bloody carnage.
Silvares style is unique, he wants his work to be seen through a “filter”, where objects look different than they usually do. To his reference count inspirations from art history, design, literature, pop culture and many more.
You can see both debut solo exhibitions until November 19th.
