Celia Paul : Desdemona for Hilton by Celia

16 Sep-29 Oct 2016

Overview

Paul’s art stems from a deep connection with subject matter. Her portrayals of people exclusively feature close friends and family members – including her four sisters. Works on display include a new body of seascape paintings, which the artist has spoken of in terms of feeling 'in flux', as well as a seascape triptych whose approaching and retreating waves represent the past, present and future. The exhibition coincides with the launch of Desdemona for Celia by Hilton, conceived by Paul and the acclaimed writer and critic Hilton Als. This publication follows their collaboration at Gallery Met, New York on the occasion of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2015 production of Otello.