Exhibition: The Gaze series, “Winter Presentation” 2023 Høyersten Contemporary
Torild Stray
The Gaze Series included in “ WINTER PRESENTATION 2023 “
8.12 - 20.01.24
HØYERSTEN CONTEMPORARY
Inger Bang Lunds vei 14
Bergen, Norway
Saturday: 11 - 15 at Høyersten Contemporary
Exhibition Installation Photo by Kaminski
The Gaze Series confronts and embraces the human body as a powerful subject matter. The nudes portrayed in this series transcend mere physicality. Stray's exploration of gender, identity, and the human experience is subtly interwoven within each brushstroke. While gender is not the explicit focus, it emerges as an implicit element, inviting contemplation and challenging preconceived notions of the nude in art.Passionate and gestural, Stray's artistic approach captivates the viewer. When considering this new nude Stray - series one can draw comparisons to the great nude paintings of the past. Poussin and Rubens were both known for their depictions of the human form using classical techniques to create intricate and nuanced portrayals of the human figure.Similarly Bacon and De Kooning both explored the human form in their work, using bold strokes and vivid colours to convey the intensity of the human experience. What set Stray apart from these artists is her ability to weave subtle elements of gender and identity into her work. While not the explicit focus these themes emerge as implicit elements, challenging the viewer`s preconceived notions of the nude in art.
