Graham Little
Dépendance, Brussels
18 November – 22 December 2023
Graham Little, Untitled (Sunflower Head), 2022 © Graham Little
A solo exhibition of Graham Little’s works will be on view at Dépendance, Brussels, opening 18 November 2023.
The exhibition presents eight delicate gouaches that place lone characters within intimate spaces. The works function as enigmatic and captivating dioramas that represent a deep exploration of potentiality and memory. Little’s subjects are not merely passive sitters; they are active participants in the creation of their own image. The majority of Little’s characters are sourced from fashion magazines from the 1970s and 1980s. Little questions their potential, their needs and what they might be thinking in their staged environment. He immerses himself in their suspended world.
In the works presented, Little often includes apertures. They can serve as a visual gateway out of the diorama, offering his subjects a glimpse into alternate worlds and perspectives. The windows not only play with the principles of perspective and illusion but also convey the human experience in a way that seems to transcend the painting. Whether they symbolize isolation, hope, or the intricacies of human perception, they function as portals through which we explore the intricate interplay between the inside and the outside world. […]