Must-See in London! Anne Rothenstein's Dreamlike Exhibition

Hello everyone! I recently discovered an art exhibition in London that you absolutely cannot miss—the Stephen Friedman Gallery is hosting a solo exhibition by British artist Anne Rothenstein! 👩‍🎨 This show is another masterpiece following her solo exhibition in New York last spring, featuring her new works, including portraits, landscapes, and interiors, each filled with a dreamlike sense of mystery. 🌌 Rothenstein’s work always feels like a journey through a dream. She says her creative process is highly intuitive, often inspired by a single photograph or painting, but she only truly understands why she was drawn to these images once the work is complete. This sense of mystery is vividly expressed in her paintings, especially in the flattened landscapes and interior scenes, where mysterious figures often appear. 🎨 One piece that particularly moved me is *Still at Sea, 2024*. The artwork is imbued with a sense of being lost and adrift, as if expressing the artist’s concerns about the current state of the world. Her *Unknown Territory* series, depicting solitary figures sitting on beds, blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. The bed becomes a symbol, making it feel as though the figures are walking on water. 🌊 The color palette of this exhibition is also worth noting. Rothenstein’s recent works primarily feature soft earth tones and deep blues, but this show also includes fiery reds and saturated pinks. For instance, *Pink Hawthorns, 2024* is a striking piece. She uses thin layers of oil paint on wood to create textures of ripples, clouds, and waves, adding rhythm and depth to the minimalist compositions. 🖌️ Another recurring theme in the exhibition is the solitary tree. Their black silhouettes evoke Japanese woodblock prints, adding a sense of tranquility to the entire show. 🌳 In summary, this exhibition is truly a feast for the eyes and the soul. If you’re in London, don’t miss it! 📸 #LondonArtExhibition #AnneRothenstein #DreamlikeArt #StephenFriedmanGallery #ArtMustSee #ArtExhibition