NEW SOLO EXHIBITION BY JOI MURUGAVELL
Joi Murugavell
The Carnival of The Animals (Finding Mikey), 2021
Acrylic, oil stick, wax crayon, spray paint, charcoal, collage on canvas 183x152cm
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The exhibition, which Sarah Birtles Art + Advice is proud to present, Australian artist Joi Murugavell will unveil her first solo exhibition in seven years in Sydney from 29 April until 2 May 2022. The exhibition, presented by art advisor Sarah Birtles, will be held at Peach Black Gallery in Chippendale. Titled Finding Mikey, the exhibition features 13 new works by the artist, including five ‘double-mattress-sized’ paintings, five collaged ‘toy paintings’ and a large-scale installation work that captures the spontaneity and humour of life.
Sarah Birtles, who represents the artist in Australia, says Murugavell has gained a strong following in Asia in recent years, exhibiting at major art fairs including ART021 Shanghai, KIAF Korea and Art Taiwan and presenting work with galleries in Taiwan, Korea and China.
Collage features strongly across the vibrant series of paintings by Murugavell whose works weave together stories collected from personal experiences ranging from phrases and symbols, to song lyrics, cartoons and childhood toys, which collectively invite deep contemplation and examination.
