28th February – 27th March 2024

Willow Art Space is delighted to present ‘THE ABSENT ACTOR,’ an online group exhibition curated by Zhimin Zhang, featuring three contemporary artists: Lucas Pertile, Shoora Majedian, and Beatrice Alici. The exhibition will run from February 28th to March 27th.

With each swing towards life, Pertile is pulled back by gravity towards death; as Majedian sways towards time, force beckons it back towards timelessness. Alici gracefully oscillates between imperfection and perfection, embodying a presence that is both here and there, yet simultaneously nowhere, rendering each of them an absent actor.

Each year, Pertile returns to the untamed jungle of Misiones, Argentina, where he resides in a primitive setting devoid of modern amenities. Amidst the verdant foliage and the ever-watchful gaze of the Rattlesnake, Pertile finds himself a stranger in nature’s embrace. Yet, within this primal realm, he discovers a profound humility and a reverence for the sublime. Much akin to his rustic lifestyle, his artistic oeuvre consistently evokes the mysterious, perilous, and entrancing spirit of South America.

Majedian takes a detached approach to memory and existence, using painting as a medium to interweave political and historical elements, thereby reconstructing timeless moments. Many of the pieces in this exhibition draw inspiration from Majedian’s birthplace and the Bas-Reliefs of Persepolis in Iran, where reality and myth converge through the medium of paint.

Hailing from the enchanting city of Venice, Alici’s creations often portray ancient, eternal nights inhabited by enigmatic, dreamlike goddesses and witches. Alici casts her gaze upon reality, capturing the magical, serene, sacred, and dynamic inner worlds of women.

THE ABSENT ACTOR will also pledge a portion of its proceeds* to UNICEF’s global initiatives to support children worldwide affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters. With each moment of hope, children affected are pulled back by the gravity of adversity, yearning for stability amidst chaos. UNICEF, standing as a beacon of compassion and resilience, offers a lifeline to these vulnerable children, striving to bridge the gap between despair and hope.

To register your interest in acquiring available works, please kindly email info@willowartspace.com.

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