Asplenium (2010)

In the South London Gallery’s Matsudaira Wing, Paul Morrison’s wall painting Asplenium (2010), initially commissioned for the SLG’s re-opening exhibition Nothing is Forever (2010), establishes an immediate and uplifting dialogue with the architecture of the atrium. Drawing on his extensive archive of botanical drawings, Morrison has rendered an extraordinary combination of outsized and miniature plant life, sun and moon motifs, against a shimmering gold leaf background. Celebrating the relationship between interior and exterior views, which characterises the space, this stunning work enriches the already impressive effect of the changing light throughout the day. The Contemporary Art Society’s acquisition of Asplenium makes this wall painting a permanent addition to the SLG’s collection to be enjoyed by gallery visitors now and in the future.

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