Lulama Wolf. I Was Born Wrapped In A White Blanket – 4 February to 4 March 2022

January 16, 2022

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London – SoShiro gallery is honoured to present an exhibition of new works by 27-year-old South African visual artist Lulama Wolf. On view from 4 February to 4 March, the exhibition titled Ndizalwe nge ngubo emhlophe (I was born wrapped in a white blanket), features new works from Wolf’s recent month-long residency in Antibes, France, for the Undiscovered Canvas Art Residency Program for emerging African artists. One of the most exciting new faces in the art world, Wolf’s work is at the intersection of neo-expressionism and modern African art, whilst interrogating the pre-colonial African experience through the contemporary mind.

Wolf’s style and approach is rooted in her African heritage. She often uses the smearing, scraping, and deep pigment technique and patterns that were traditionally used by women to decorate African homes. History and the proof of life are the core concepts in her work. Where there has rarely been reference of black spirituality in life, Wolf counters that narrative by creating two dimensional paintings to embody the simplicity and deep spiritual power of the native eye.

For this new exhibition, Wolf will be presenting a series of paintings, and an intricate textile installation which will investigate different expressions and variations of spirituality and yearnings of rest. The works will also explore Wolf’s connection to her experience in Antibes, a coastal city in the south of France, known for its old town enclosed by 16th-century ramparts and surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea.

Wolf’s style and approach is rooted in her African heritage. She often uses the smearing, scraping, and deep pigment technique and patterns that were traditionally used by women to decorate African homes. History and the proof of life are the core concepts in her work. Where there has rarely been reference of black spirituality in life, Wolf counters that narrative by creating two dimensional
paintings to embody the simplicity and deep spiritual power of the native eye.
For this new exhibition, Wolf will be presenting a series of paintings, and an intricate textile installation which will investigate different expressions and variations of spirituality and yearnings of rest. The works will also explore Wolf’s connection to her experience in Antibes, a coastal city in the south of France, known for its old town enclosed by 16th-century ramparts and surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea.