Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present Circadian, a solo exhibition by South Florida-based artist, Corey Lamb. Consisting of a new series of oil paintings, the exhibition is Lamb's second solo exhibition at Hashimoto Contemporary and his debut New York solo exhibition.
For Circadian, Lamb was inspired by the circadian rhythm, as well as the concept of the 'will to live', developed by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. The circadian rhythm refers to the biological processes that run on a 24-hour cycle, which driven by a natural internal clock. This rhythm can be summed up as instinctual behaviors which are mostly beyond our control. Schopenhauer's 'will to live' concept is the irrational "blind incessant impulse without knowledge", the instinctual behaviors we all possess, those without which we could not exist. These two concepts, which run parallel to each other, informed Lamb's work and can be observed in the narrative and recurring elements. The artist utilizes the canvas to create a window which grounds the viewer to a sense of time and space.
Throughout this body of work, Lamb adheres to three main palettes (green & pink, analogous violet, and chromatic grays) with each palette allowing the artist to expand on the motifs and stories being conveyed. The palette shift cross the paintings from day to the deep dark evening, calling to mind our own visual experience of time.
About the body of work, Lamb states,
"There are a lot of references to the body as object: through the dismembered body, vases, and small figurine-like forms. This runs parallel to my thoughts concerning us as both individuals and objects experiencing the universe in our own personal way. The will to live propels us as objects to exist and propagate, but it's our personal narrative that gives the experience meaning and purpose."
The gallery will be open by appointment only. In order to ensure the health and safety of visitors and staff, please note that masks are legally required for entry. To schedule an appointment, please click HERE.
The exhibition will be on view Saturday, June 19th to Saturday, July 10th. For more information on this exhibition or to request an online collector's preview, please contact NYC Director, Jennifer Rizzo, at nyc@hashimotocontemporary.com
