National Gallery,London
Shaw’s perversely splendid paintings of detritus and himself urinating against a tree – are the result of two years up close and personal with the aged masters
The artist, the teenager and the serial killer believe one thing in common – they are drawn to the woods. That spot on the edge of town where depravity and danger bloom like fungi is the theme of George Shaws luscious, and funny,provocative new paintings. It is a place we all know, the bit of woodland where kids advance to smoke and drink beer, and where broken bikes and washing machines get dumped,where a lovely layer of autumn leaves is ruined by an empty prawn cocktail crisp packet. Related: George Shaw, 49: ‘Every moment, or every ounce of time has to be accounted for’ Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com