Joy, for now - A George Morton-Clark Solo Exhibition
In this new solo exhibition, George Morton-Clark invites us to rethink simple, everyday joy. ‘Joy, for now’ is as the title suggests, a roll-off-the-tongue joy; a celebration of run-of-the-mill moments.
In a world where we are constantly told that uncertainty could be just around the corner, there is a kind of joy that exists in the present, always within reach if we just look, even if it means forgetting the world for one instant. Collectively, we have all learned to never take anything for granted anymore, to recognise that the little things are never unimportant. Just like a flower that blooms in a hostile environment, George’s works represent hope, vitality, strength and breath-taking life that is possible through an engagement with unfiltered imagination and child-like curiosity.Dr. Rolf Lauter (former Deputy Director, MMK Frankfurt) said it best, that George “presents pieces that resemble comfortable and fun times spent laughing and talking to close friends”. Sometimes joy is that simple. Sometimes joy is always acknowledging the good in moments, no matter how small. Sometimes a memory; or a reminder of life and its intricacies; even just a glimpse of one magical moment, can feel more magnetic than any grand theme.
Image Courtesy of Opera Gallery