Mirror & light installations by Jakob Kaye
Since Jakobs successful solo show in London at Sway Gallery, Jakob has taken time to learn and develop various skills using materials on his land as well as delving into much research on the subjects of psychology, folklore, mythology, spirituality and nature as well as bringing up a young family.
Sashiko Reflections was inspired by his love of natural geometry, Buddhist motifs, protective symbols and cultural history.
Previously to the London Show, Jakob took part in an arts residency in Iceland for List i Ljosi Art Festival of Light in 2017 to build his concept on an ice lake of a ghostly twisted prism mirror foundation of the Viking rainbow bridge to Valhalla in Scandinavian mythology.
In 2013 & 2014 Jakob was invited to exhibit his architectural and geometric series at Clerkenwell Design Week, London within the suitably dark and famouslyhaunted setting of the the House of Detention.
CURRENT
Jakob is developing an ambitious series 'The Soul Mirrors'; with deep research based on therapy applications, psychology of 'the self' and ego, the history of witchcraft, narcissism and the selfie-culture - to create mirrors which allow the observer to see the light within themselves rather than just looking at the skin-deep reflection.
UPCOMING
Previous exhibition: SASHIKO REFLECTIONS
17th November - 22nd December 2017
Venue: Sway Gallery
70-72 Old Street, London EC1V 9AN
T: +44 (0)20 7637 1700
www.sway-gallery.com
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Sponsored by GLERBORG, Reykjavik
Supported by the Embassy of Iceland
