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Nathaniel Mary Quinn

NATHANIEL MARY QUINN

SCENES Almine Rech 11 October–12 November 2022 London
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This new body of work presented at Almine Rech London consisting mostly of paintings on linen canvas reflects my enduring love for movies and in particular, memorable scenes that resonate with me. It is also influenced by the seemingly “thematic nature” of social media, and more specifically the tales or narratives discussed and dissected on Instagram and YouTube. The process carried out is not defined by consciously duplicating any given scene or narrative but instead is governed by a present, subconscious, and visceral response to visions that reflect memories and ideas as they unfold in the very making of each piece, allowing for further discovery.

Within the general context of my current studio practice, and related to processes of painting and drawing, I have been deeply informed by the Francis Bacon exhibition at The Royal Academy of Art in London this past April which left an indelible mark on me. It was my first time seeing so many of his paintings and I was brought to tears.

Further motivation (or perhaps a personal conviction) resides with my wife’s ardent pursuit of a film and television career as a writer and actress. My involvement in her world has significantly grown, giving rise to a newfound discovery of film, television, and, of course, the ever-evolving landscape of social media.

— Nathaniel Mary Quinn

A full essay by Dieter Buchhart, art historian and curator, will follow.

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About the Artist

Nathaniel Mary Quinn (b. 1977) creates hybrid, fractured portraits on paper and linen using charcoal, gouache, pastel, paint stick, and oil paint. His works are replete with art historical references to Cubism, Surrealism, Francis Bacon, and others, yet his process is also very personal, drawing from his memories, experiences, traumas, and family history growing up in Chicago’s Robert Taylor housing project. Nathaniel Mary Quinn balances the beautiful with the grotesque, the sinister with the benevolent, capturing the complexity of human emotion in a way that is individual and also representative of the human condition.

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About the Gallery

Almine Rech London will showcase curated presentations of works by artists from the 20th and 21st centuries and will be open Tuesday through Friday, from 10am to 6pm, with Monday and Saturday visits available by appointment.

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11 St George Street
Hanover Square
London
United Kingdom
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Friday
10am – 6pm
The gallery will be open on Mondays and Saturdays by appointment only
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London 11 St George Street, Hanover Square
Almine Rech contemporary art gallery in London United Kingdom
Almine Rech
11 St George Street, Hanover Square, London, United Kingdom
+44 207 287 3644
http://www.alminerech.com

Opening hours
Tuesday – Friday
10am – 6pm
The gallery will be open on Mondays and Saturdays by appointment only
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