'Lost Colours & Alibis' by Remi Rough 

Urban Angel presents first London solo show by Remi Rough

Urban Angel kicks off summer 09 with the first London exhibition show of new paintings by Remi/Rough. Do not miss ‘Lost Colours & Alibis’, representing the artist’s progression to a new abstract style.

Each of the vibrant, large-scale canvases is based around a particular story or character from Homer's epic book, 'The Odyssey'.

Even devotees of Rough’s work will be surprised and challenged...which is exactly how he likes it: “There is only a certain distance you can travel with a form or shape before it abstracts ‐ these paintings are the end result of going beyond that initial distance into lands unknown and this is where the reference to the character of Odysseus lies.”

Homer’s masterpiece, dating back to the Eighth Century BC, has provided creative inspiration throughout the years and across the arts; from James Joyce ('Ulysees', 1922) to The Coen Brothers ('O Brother, Where Art Thou', 2000).

Like the twists and turns of the best story telling, the textures and lines in Remi’s latest artworks are built up from layers.

An early pioneer of London's Graffiti movement, Rough is always influenced by the cityscape around him and the sharp, linear edges of ‘Lost Colours...’ reflect the modern architecture of his travels throughout Europe and of course his beloved home town, London.

The book of the same title is available exclusively through the gallery website www.urbanangel.com from 11th June; including Remi/Rough’s works from this show and beyond (cost £30).

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