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ROA will present his exhibition “Annihilation”

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Urban artist ROA will present new pieces at Backwoods Gallery

The renowned Belgian artist ROA will present a new exhibition at the Backwoods Gallery in Australia on April 6. Therefore, we give you the details of this exhibition that will feature new pieces by the artist.

Courtesy: Backwoods Gallery
Courtesy: Backwoods Gallery

In Annihilation, the artist presents a visual discourse that alludes to ecological disasters caused by human actions. Moreover, it also raises awareness given that natural disasters, extinction, and the deterioration of wild habitats are consequences of our irresponsibility and greed.

Courtesy: Backwoods Gallery
Courtesy: Backwoods Gallery

Thus, ROA will exhibit multi-panel paintings that portray endangered species native to Australia, such as bilby, honey possum, numbat, tree kangaroo, and wombat. In addition, the artist used a quote from the philosopher and speaker Marcus Tullius Ciceron for the opening of Annihilation.

Courtesy: Backwoods Gallery
Courtesy: Backwoods Gallery

The quote states: “Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature.” From this idea, the artist believes that “Annihilation shows a ROA that challenges us to contemplate our current climate discourse and focus on silence, observe and investigate nature.”

Courtesy: Backwoods Gallery
Courtesy: Backwoods Gallery

A key piece of the exhibition is a wall mural on the gallery’s facade that shows his realistic version of an opossum. “An invitation to reconnect with nature, to empathize and as dominant species, to recognize that the choice is ours to ensure nature’s survival, not just theirs,” he adds.

Courtesy: Backwoods Gallery
Courtesy: Backwoods Gallery

Finally, the gallery only allows private previews by appointment only due to the current contingency but you’ll be able to get more information from the gallery’s website.

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Fernando Huacuz

Ciudad de México, 1988- En búsqueda constante de urdimbres visuales y narrativas en espacios públicos y privados. Arte, cultura y rocksteady un must.

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