Morag Caister: Peacetime
13th September, 2024 – 5th October 2024
RHODES
65 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 7LW
RHODES is delighted to announce Peacetime, the upcoming solo exhibition of celebrated portrait artist Morag Caister. Opening on 12th September 2024, this exhibition showcases a series of deeply humanising portraits that capture the essence of stillness and acceptance amidst the chaos of contemporary life.
Signed on Reverse, Oil on Okawara Paper, Framed in Wood, 100 x 185 cm
Image courtesy of the artist and RHODES
Peacetime reflects Caister’s profound interest in the intricacies of human nature. Each portrait is a testament to her gentle and compassionate gaze, offering a therapeutic space where the dualities of human existence are observed without judgment. Much like a therapy session or confessional, these sittings provide a moment of reflection and understanding, resulting in works that are both emotionally resonant and profoundly human.
Set against domestic backdrops, the portraits in Peacetime reveal subtle motifs that signify the quiet disorder of everyday life – a creased shirt, a crumpled towel, an abundance of cushions. These elements hint at the cyclical habits and inevitable behaviours that characterise our existence, creating a temporary space of peace and acceptance.
Image courtesy of the artist and RHODES
Morag Caister’s exceptional talent has earned her significant recognition. Her works are part of prestigious collections, including the National Portrait Gallery, London, and Soho House. Caister gained widespread acclaim as the winner of Sky Art’s Portrait Artist of the Year TV series, and she has been honoured with nominations for Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe: Art & Culture and inclusion in the Evening Standard’s Art Power List 2023.
Currently, her work is featured in the Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery, a testament to her status as a leading figure in contemporary portrait painting.
Morag Caister: Peacetime opens on the 13th of September, 2024 until the 5th of October 2024 at RHODES
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