Tatevik Gasparyan's 'Waves of Confluence' Now Open at Atticus Arts Gallery

We are delighted to announce that Tatevik Gasparyan's latest ceramic installation, Waves of Confluence, opened yesterday at the Atticus Arts Gallery in Bath (11a Queen Street). This thought-provoking exhibition, running from 18th August to 23rd September 2023, invites viewers to explore a unique ceramic narrative that weaves together historical dialogues and contemporary themes.

Masterfully crafted, each piece in the exhibition showcases Gasparyan's expertise, honed over six years at St. Petersburg's Stieglitz Academy. The installation features a striking array of ceramic vessels in black and white, arranged in two parallel rows to reflect on Western society's achievements and ongoing challenges in equality and decolonisation.

Visitors will find the vessels arranged to mimic the form of a wave at the front of the installation, echoing the island’s surrounding waters and invoking textures found in the underwater world, such as shells and seaweed. This site-specific design not only ties the work to its geographical context but also enhances the thematic exploration of nature and culture's fluid boundaries.

The exhibition is set in one of the gallery’s larger halls, chosen by Gasparyan for its cracked concrete floor that accentuates the raw, insular nature of the installation. A distinctive white ceramic panel, reminiscent of historical bas-reliefs and shaped akin to a painting, complements the installation, symbolising the evolution of artistic expression from classical to contemporary narratives.

Waves of Confluence is more than just an exhibition; it is an invitation to dialogue and discovery. We encourage all art lovers and cultural explorers to visit this remarkable installation before it concludes on the 23rd of September.

For more information, including visiting hours and directions, please visit the Atticus Arts Gallery website or contact our visitor services. Join us to experience the profound beauty and resonant messages of Tatevik Gasparyan’s latest work.

About Atticus Arts Gallery

STORY

Atticus Arts Gallery offers a refreshing perspective by championing artists from around the globe. Focused on showcasing artists at the pinnacle of their craft, our gallery presents their work through a diverse array of exhibitions and events.

As part of the Curtis Foundation's initiatives, Atticus Arts Gallery specialises in promoting European art and its neighboring regions, fostering a deeper understanding of the rich linguistic, religious, and historical ties that bind these areas to global audiences. Additionally, the gallery is expanding its support to digital artists through its online platform.

OUR PROGRAMME

Our gallery offers a diverse programme encompassing various artistic practices, including sculpture, photography, painting, video, performance, and virtual reality. We host Tuesday Talks, addressing themes and concepts related to our exhibitions, and provide artist catalogues and books for further exploration.

WINDOW PROJECT

In 2023, Atticus Arts Gallery launched the Window Project, utilising the gallery's facade as an additional platform for art display. On our online platform, visitors can experience a virtual tour inside the gallery space through a camera flyby, presented as a continuous video exhibition on the homepage. This initiative has been repurposed to support graduates from art schools through open call competitions held several times a year. Atticus Arts Gallery has partnered with renowned art institutions for this endeavor.

For more information on the Window Project initiative or to discuss opportunities, please contact us at info@atticusgallery.co.uk.

CURATORIAL PLAYGROUND

Our gallery actively supports artists who have reached significant milestones in their careers, developed their own visual language, and established their socio-political positions—a crucial moment amidst ongoing geopolitical changes worldwide. We also provide opportunities for European art curators and critics to showcase their talents at our exhibition site.

We welcome all suggestions and project proposals for exhibitions. Please feel free to reach out to us at info@atticusgallery.co.uk. We look forward to collaborating with you.