FROM NOSTALGIA TO KINETICS: ANT HAMLYN'S MAGICAL JOURNEY THROUGH MATERIAL MARVELS TO NEVER SEEN Scultpure works!

Dive Into The Enchanting Universe Of Ant Hamlyn, Where Flowers And Childhood Memories Collide In A Symphony Of Color And Texture.

From Transparent Display Cases To Panels Bursting With Meticulously Crafted Flowers, Hamlyn's Work Is A Testament To Contrasts – Soft And Hard, Colored And Transparent.

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Ant Hamlyn, with his inflatable fully functional, world smallest, bouncing Castle | Image by Andrew Meredith

Join us as we delve into an overview of his exceptional artistic repertoire, recent exhibitions, and groundbreaking projects.

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Ant Hamlyin with his sausage dog " Pickle " in his studio. "Pickle" , who he shares with his partner, Penguin Books cover designer Beci Kelly | Image Credit by the Artist

Ant Hamlyn is a young, funny, and incredibly friendly artist and has become a sensation in the art world, showcasing his talent during November at the prestigious Yusto Giner Gallery with his show " Love, Dead and Velvet " in Madrid. 

ant hamlyn showcase his plastic wonderland at yusto giner gallery madrid
Ant Hamyln: 🪟 💐STREET VIEW: Browns Fashion Store London @brownsfashion 🥀 . F L O W E R S T A T I O N - over 50 hand stitched flowers, stems, leaves, thorns and roses make up a series of squashed and suspended spring bouquet vitrines

Grace Ebert  wrote a great article about the Show " Love, Death and Velvet" at Yusto Giner Gallery for Colossal Magazine entitled " Deadly Plants Squashed Under Plastic By Artist Ant Hamlyn Question The Paradox Of Preservation". 

Deadly Plants Squashed Under Plastic by Artist Ant Hamlyn Question the Paradox of Preservation — Colossal
The botanical works of West London-based artist Ant Hamlyn are studies of dichotomies and paradoxes. Polarities of the organic and synthetic, comfort and danger, and preservation and destruction emerge from his sculptures, which are comprised of playful, stylized interpretations of natural life pressed under sheets of acrylic. On view as part of his solo show Tread Softly, Hamlyn’s most recent pieces include yellow daffodils, nightshades, and a pink flowering cactus that, although alluring for their blossoms, are extremely harmful if touched or ingested in real life. More

Ant Hamlyn at Colossal Magazine with the Exhibition "Love, Death and Velvet"

‍His presence at the Korean Busan Art Fair Market marks a significant milestone for emerging artists, solidifying Hamlyn's position as a rising star. 

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What is an inflatable sculpture?

An inflatable sculpture is a three-dimensional artwork created by inflating flexible materials such as PVC or nylon.

These sculptures range in size and shape, from small indoor pieces to large outdoor installations, and are typically filled with air or gas using pumps.

Known for their portability and versatility, inflatable sculptures are popular in contemporary art exhibitions, public art projects, festivals, advertising, and theatrical productions.

They captivate audiences with their striking visual impact and interactive nature. Artists like Jeff Koons and Florentijn Hofman have famously used inflatable sculptures to create iconic and memorable works.

When in London, don't miss the cool vibes of Ant Hamlyn's permanent installation at Bondi Green, part of the Daisy Green Collection, nestled in the Brunel Building, Paddington. 

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Ant Hamlyn: Fantastic Artist "Ant Hamyln between this show " Love, Dead and Velvet" at Gallery Yusto/Giner Madrid

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‍There is also another permanent  inflatable installation at the Daisy Green site called 'Paradise Green' in Bishopsgate, London.

MEET ANT HAMLYN:

Ant Hamlyn, born in 1993 in Northampton, UK, has established himself as a dynamic artist based in South West London. 

His artistic endeavors traverse the realms of sculpture, inflatables, and kinetic installations, creating a diverse and captivating body of work.

AS WITH A FLOWER PRESS, WE TAKE A MEMORY AND PRESS IT BEFORE IT DIES.

FORCING IT TO PRESERVE IN TIME. THIS COMBINATION OF MEMORY, NOSTALGIA AND TIME ARE FUNDAMENTAL CONCERNS THROUGHOUT THIS SHOW AND MY WIDER WORK.

‍Ant Hamlyn's artworks beckon viewers into a realm reminiscent of grown-up children's toys, compressed within transparent display cases. 

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Ant Hamlyn: Exhibition View : 'TREAD SOFTLY' BY ANT HAMLYN" at Moosey Art Gallery

Utilizing digital fabrication and an array of materials like polyurethane, fiber, glossy paint, and plywood, Hamlyn orchestrates crushed still lifes that evoke contrasts and captivate the imagination.

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His playful approach references childlike fun and banal forms in nature, creating a profound dialogue with institutional art.

Despite the intricacy of his larger kinetic installations, the majority of his works are meticulously sewn by hand, establishing a delicate interplay between materiality, scale, and context. 

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Ant Hamlyn: 🍄❤️🔥🍄 'SHROOMS' 🍄❤️🔥🍄 | unique hand stitched miniature Fly Agarics. 27cm x 27cm x 8cm. Moosy Art Gallery

‍This interplay serves as the foundation for the simultaneous creation of mystery, familiarity, and deception within Hamlyn's art.

THE FLOWER PRESS SERIES:

At the heart of Hamlyn's artistic expression lies the "Flower Press" series, showcased in Spain's Yusto/Giner Gallery.

These hand-sewn fabric flower sculptures transcend the ordinary, preserving ephemeral petals in materials like velvet and PVC. 

Hamlyn's meticulous process involves laying out fabrics, drawing patterns, machine stitching, and finally, hand-stitching each element together before encasing them behind thick acrylic – like real flower presses.

ANT HAMLYN'S ARTISTIC PHILOSOPHY:

In a quote from the artist, Hamlyn compares his creative process to a flower press, capturing memories and preserving them in time.

His works delve into themes of memory, nostalgia, and time, weaving an intricate tapestry that celebrates life's fleeting moments. 

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Ant Hamlyn in his Studion working on a inflatable sculpture | Courtesy of photographer Andrew Meredith

‍Despite the meticulously planned and engineered composition, each piece exudes a natural, timeless quality, frozen in a delicate balance between intimacy and distance.

EXPLORING LIFE'S CONTRADICTIONS:

Hamlyn's art is a vibrant cocktail of contradictions – hard and soft, intimate and distant, happy and sad.

In the face of recent family bereavements, he reflects on mortality, infusing his creations with a poignant awareness of life's impermanence. 

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Ant Hamlyn Exhibition " Love, Dead and Velvet" at Gallery Yusto/Giner Madrid Spain | Image courtesy by the artist and Gallery

Through this body of work, Hamlyn invites viewers to contemplate the complexity of human experience, offering a glimpse into the artist's profound exploration of the essence of existence.

Ant Hamlyn: 🌼🌼 Permanently blooming | Daisy Green Collection | Image Courtesy by the Artist

‍In summary, Ant Hamlyn emerges not only as an artist but as a storyteller, weaving narratives through his inflatable wonders and kinetic marvels. 

Follow the young emerging artist, Ant Hamlynon his Instagram account and dive deeper into his surreal world. 

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Ant Hamlyn (b, 1993) is a contemporary British artist, currently living and working in London.

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Additonally we can't wait to his next show 2024 at Moosey Art Gallery


 

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