Known for his and foliage made of polyurethane-coated fabrics, often encased-slash-smushed behind panels of clear acrylic, has a sense of humor when it comes to art history.
Nodding to genres in Western art like still-life paintings, he creates textile reliefs that tap into our contemporary condition. From fast food to houseplants to a vibrant bar cart, his compositions playfully explore themes of indulgence, impermanence, beauty, and the quotidian.
Until recently, Hamlyn has focused predominantly on cartoonish botanicals, and he now delves further into the still-life genre. Works like “Greasy Spoon,” “Shelf Life,” and “Drive-Thru” incorporate motifs of food and trendy home decor evocative of quirky snapshots one might see on Instagram, with people just out of frame.
The works seen here were recently presented by , and you can find more of Hamlyn’s work on his and .
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