Somaya Critchlow, an English artist, finds inspiration in the naked form and Renaissance paintings, contrasting sharply with her education in conceptual art and modernism. Her debut exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery, titled The Chamber, embeds her work alongside celebrated old masters. This synthesis is part of the gallery's Unlocking Painting initiative, which aims to create dialogues between contemporary creations and historical masterpieces. Despite the pressures of modern artistic paradigms, Critchlow remains true to her roots and fascination with historical styles in her artistry.
Somaya Critchlow's artistic focus lies in the naked form and old master paintings, moving away from modernism and contemporary styles that she feels disconnected from.
Dulwich Picture Gallery has launched the Unlocking Painting program, allowing contemporary artists like Critchlow to engage with the artworks of historical masters.
Despite influences from conceptual art and her mother's teachings on objectification, Critchlow has stuck to her passion for the Renaissance era's aesthetic.
Critchlow's connections to Dulwich Picture Gallery, both as a child visitor and as an artist influenced by the old masters, made her an ideal exhibition choice.
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