Georgina Maxim’s current exhibition, Telling Moments, is being showcased at Goodman Gallery in London until September. The gallery is conveniently located at street level near the stairs, across from where the gallery assistant usually sits. This part of Mayfair is known for its commercial galleries, pristine pavements that are maintained, and the presence of high-end designer handbags.
In this exhibition, Maxim presents a collection of artworks that resemble pieces of clothing but are actually something else upon closer inspection. For example, a shirt that has been deconstructed and reconstructed in an artistic way, showcasing intricate details like flounces and frills of skirts intertwined together.
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Georgina Maxim’s artistry has recently gained attention following her participation in the group exhibition Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art at the Barbican in London, which will be heading to the Stedelijik Museum in Amsterdam.
Maxim’s focus on the functional aspect of her technique aligns her with a tradition of people who mend, reuse, and repurpose materials. By incorporating elements of traditional craft into her contemporary artworks, Maxim pays homage to a rich lineage of textile practitioners.
Maxim’s focus on the functional aspect of her technique her with a tradition of people who mend, reuse and repurpose materials. By incorporating elements of traditional craft into her contemporary artworks, Maxim pays homage to a lineage of textile practitioners.
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The exhibition ‘Telling Moments’ gives a glimpse into Maxim’s creative process and her exploration of textiles as a medium of artistic expression. Each artwork unravels its intricacies and appreciate the craftsmanship behind it.
