A slight pall of melancholia hangs in the air at the Camden Arts Centre at the thought of Jenni Lomax’s last few exhibitions in charge. Lomax has been the Hampstead institution’s director for more than 30 years.
In this new exhibition, we are shown Daniel Richter’s vibrant, restless and provocative paintings in the large galleries, paired with new sculptural works by Jennifer Tee, in the bright and naturally lit gallery overlooking Finchley Road.
Richter’s exhibition comprises a selection of paintings – from the 1990s to the present day – that invite thoughts of anarchy, and conflicts within society. Tee, on the other hand, creates a nurturing environment, using organic materials and traditional arts and crafts techniques, and pairs these objects with healing Eastern philosophies. Together, Richter and Tee provide a stimulus which activates and engages, then soothes and comforts. An effective antidote to any sadness felt.
