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JD Malat Gallery is thrilled to present the third solo-exhibition by Georg Óskar Good Night Moon. On view from 1 February until 2 March, the exhibition invites viewers to embark on an introspective journey of the artist as he navigates the complexities of parenthood, mental health, and the highs and lows of caring for a new born baby. Deeply personal and emotionally charged, this 12-piece series celebrates the transitional state of Óskar’s artistic chrysalis, blurring the lines between spontaneity and intricacy, portraying compositions that appear more hysterical and integrate text to engage viewer’s in each painting’s deeper meaning.
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Georg Óskar began creating Good Night Moon just one month after the birth of his daughter, as Óskar states "the title reflects my bedtime ritual with my daughter, capturing the magical moments of night and fitting perfectly with the exhibition's theme." The drastic schedule change when caring for a new-born is a collective feeling parents know all too well, free-time now seems that of a distant memory, however, Óskar found solace in his studio: "It became a space where I processed life and time amidst the demands of parenthood".To Óskar, painting is a form of meditation that enables healing, creative freedom and self-expression, "The joy and struggle of painting serve as my primary motivators, it allows me to be myself without any predefined roles". The relatability of Good Night Moon is reflected through its titles and depictions, 'SURVIVING FATHERHOOD', 'MAMMA MAMMA', 'INSOMNIA I CAN'T GET NO SLEEP', each composition has an emotional correspondence with Óskar, referring to his work as forms of "Self-portraiture" that act as personal outlets on display for a universal demographic. There is a synergy to be found in Óskar's artistic style and the naive themes Óskar employs, portraying humour and honesty in a world that shamelessly lies and deceives.
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Georg Óskar: Good Night Moon
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