Barbara LT paintings invite us into the fantastic world of the individuals who entertain their audiences by executing skilful and difficult physical acts. For her, these performances - whether in a circus tent or outdoors - are a spectacle of colour, sound, and glittering light. She delights in the exhilaration experienced when the human body is pushed to its limits, in actions which demand trust in the artists’ physique, strength and agility, as well as that of their partners, so that the feat can be executed elegantly and safely. This requires extraordinary focus and timing. The performer must understand each move and the sequence in which it must be carried out, as well as understanding how to work with a variety of body types.
Barbara LT’s painterly adventures celebrate the magic and happiness these remarkable performers gift to us. We hold our breath, and time stands still whilst we witness their awe-inspiring accomplishments.
Her exhibition ‘Afterimage’ runs from
29 November 2024 - 4 December 2024
PV 28 November 2024, from 6 pm – 9 pm.
Open daily 11 am - 6 pm.
Koppel Collective Gallery
Adelaide Road
London NW3 3QE
Image:
Barbara LT, Circus on the Beach, 2020, oil on canvas, H1020 mm x W760 mm x D40 mm.
Courtesy and ©Barbara LT and Renée Pfister Art & Gallery Consultancy
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