We’ve been following Melbourne based artist, and founding member of AWOL , Deams, for many years now and its been an absolute pleasure watching his style progress over this time. Every time we see a new show from him, its another evolution of his style, and a beautiful evolution  at that. This week, Deams has yet another solo show opening up in Melbourne at Backwoods gallery – read on for all the info …

“We are intrinsically bound by our shared experiences as we move along uncertain paths. ‘In The Fold’ seeks to illuminate the nature of this human journey by inviting viewers to explore their own empathic connection to humanity and community.

Swathes of subdued tones and folding brushstrokes coalesce as a metaphor for our visceral experiences. Drifting emotional landscapes are juxtaposed with glimpses of fragile geometry that act to hold the works in states of impossible stillness. These lines create a defining tension, shedding light on the uncertainty of our paths.

Eerie, calming and beautiful. ‘In The Fold’ opens on April 22nd at Backwoods Gallery.

DEAMS

Painter, designer and geometric visionary Deams has been influencing the Melbourne street art scene for over a decade. A founding member of the infamous Melbourne collective AWOL Crew, his work can be found in both galleries and street contexts around the world. Deams has an intuitive approach to painting and process, which allows for his work to oscillate between tangible and intangible forms and realities. He approaches his practice with a studious dedication to his past and the immediacy of his present, discovering links between the impressions of his childhood and his current ideas and experiences. His work continues to explore aesthetic and interpersonal relationships through compositional conversations in form and texture.

Request an ‘In the Fold’ catalogue from: sales@backwoodsgallery.com”

In the leadup to the show, Deams has also been doing a bit of a residency at Backwoods, getting some extra works ready for the show.

He will also be giving an artists talk at Backwoods about  ‘In the Fold’, Sunday April 22nd,  from 4pm. RSVP at info@backwoodsgallery.com

We have always and will always love Deams work, it just has that etherealness and grandeur of graffuturism contained within it that we love. Head down to Backwoods Gallery tomorrow night or over the next two weeks to see it all for yourselves!

Who: Deams
What: In The Fold solo exhibition
Where: Backwoods Gallery, 25 Easy Street, Collingwood, Melbourne
When: Show opens Friday 22nd April 2016 from 6pm til 9pm and runs until 1st May. Artists talk about  ‘In the Fold’, Sunday April 22nd,  from 4pm.

Check out the Facebook event page for more info on the show!