"Known for his squishy flowers and foliage made of polyurethane-coated fabrics, often encased-slash-smushed behind panels of clear acrylic, Ant Hamlyn has a sense of humor when it comes to art history. Nodding to genres in Western art like vanitas 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 Moosey, and you can find more of Hamlyn's work on his website and Instagram."
Ant Hamlyn constructs sculptural textile reliefs from polyurethane-coated fabrics, often encased behind clear acrylic panels. The works feature squishy flowers and foliage and adopt a cartoonish botanical aesthetic. Hamlyn references vanitas and other Western still-life traditions while addressing contemporary subjects such as fast food, houseplants, and colorful bar carts. Compositions evoke Instagram snapshots with implied figures just outside the frame. Major themes include indulgence, impermanence, beauty, and the everyday. Recent pieces like "Greasy Spoon," "Shelf Life," and "Drive-Thru" expand his focus from botanicals into broader still-life motifs.
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