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Ben StephensonMidnight Guardian2023
2023
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Ben Stephenson's artistry boldly embraces raw, natural materials, reflecting on colonial legacies and Western art traditions. His multidisciplinary approach challenges cultural norms, exploring identity and perception through painting, sculpture, and installations. Rooted in experiences between Colombia and Mexico, Stephenson's work delves into history, memory, and societal interconnectedness. Recent exhibitions, including "FAIN" in Mexico City and "Frost Sting" in Oaxaca, underscore his rising influence in contemporary art. Notably, the Mexican Embassy in London honored his sculptural collaboration at "Comrades" in 2005. Stephenson's nuanced narratives offer alternative viewpoints, reimagining cultural heritage and racial tensions. His profound impact illuminates the global art discourse, shaping critical dialogues and fostering deeper understanding.
- Creator:Ben Stephenson (1990, British)
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 46.86 in (119 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ciudad De México, MX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2364214177892
Ben Stephenson's artistic practice is characterized by a bold commitment to raw and natural materials, such as earth, pigments, and ceramics. The destabilization of colonial legacies and the deconstruction of voyeuristic tendencies inherent in Western artistic traditions are central to Stephenson's exploration. His multidisciplinary approach, spanning painting, sculpture, and performative installations, serves as a vehicle to question notions of cultural heritage, appropriation, and racial tensions in our increasingly interconnected and globalized society. Stephenson's work is imbued with a nuanced understanding of the complexities of identity and representation. His life and work experiences between Colombia and Mexico have enriched his practice, fostering a deeply rooted curiosity about the intersections of history, memory, and perception. Through a critical lens, he reinterprets historical narratives based on a wide range of sources, including films and photographs, challenging predominant narratives and offering alternative perspectives. Stephenson's recent exhibitions, such as "FAIN" in Mexico City, "Genesis in the Retort" at the Museum of the City of Queretaro (Mexico), and "Frost Sting" at Plan B Galeria, Oaxaca (Mexico), testify to his growing influence in the contemporary art scene. Particularly noteworthy is the recognition awarded by the Mexican Embassy in London, where his sculptural collaboration was awarded first prize at the "Comrades" exhibition of The Koppel Project Exchange in July 2005.
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