Sebastian Chaumeton 'Fuzzy Futures'

Maddox Gallery is pleased to present ‘Fuzzy Futures,’ the debut solo exhibition by Sebastian Chaumeton.

With a nostalgia for the past and an eye to the future,?Sebastian Chaumeton’s work is a representation of his generation. Blurring the boundaries of identity in a painterly fashion, his canvas paintings give order to the overload of information that permeate our screens on a daily basis. ?Attempting to make sense of the world we live in, each of Chaumeton’s paintings provide commentary on an amalgamation of ideas ranging from meme culture, politics, art history, data misuse, social media and materialism.

Referring to the materiality of his paintings, ‘Fuzzy Futures’ is a double entendre on the texture of Chaumeton’s work; from the inclusion of muppet and puppet characters to the fuzziness of a partially downloaded photo, the surficial elements of his paintings are designed to slow down the viewing process. Primarily comprised of 15 paintings, 7 sculptures and video installation, Chaumeton’s multi-layered works are engrained with his interest in art history; with compositional elements hinting at other famous paintings from the likes of Matisse’s ‘Dance’ and Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’.

By playing with the context of existing artworks, Chaumeton’s visionary reimaginings recontextualise their original aesthetic by placing them in a white limbo space. Reflecting the luminous digital screens that have infiltrated our everyday lives, nostalgic characters from Chaumeton’s childhood such as Kermit the Frog, the Cookie Monster and the Teletubbies all float around in a nondescript void. Charged with contemporary social commentary, the characters and composition take on a new, impactful meaning.

Creating a multi-sensory experience for viewers, ‘Fuzzy Futures’ is an ingenious exhibition from one of the most exciting talents to emerge in recent years. On display at Maddox Gallery Shepherd Market - which has doubled up as Chaumeton’s studio for the last 3 months – the exhibition will run from the 18th of October until the 5th of November.

ABOUT SEBASTIAN CHAUMETON
Born in London in 1996, Sebastian Chaumeton’s multi-layered works?address issues surrounding the oversaturation of information and images in modern society, whilst also conveying a weariness about the consequences of technology’s rapid advancements.

A recent graduate from the Chelsea College of Art,?Chaumeton experiments with several mediums including ceramics, paintings and video installation. Having collaborated with heavyweight brands such as Laurent Perrier and P&O Cruises, his practice also extends to vibrant wall murals, often created by taking suggestions from members of the public.