Anca-Artemisia Maxim

Born 1987, Iași, Romania. She is a contemporary, self-taught artist specialising in figurative oil paintings on linen and canvas. Anca is based in London, delves into the dynamic interplay between primal human instincts and the constructs of modern society. Offering a profound exploration of the tension between natural desires and the artifice of contemporary life.

"Uncanny Comforts" Feb 20th - Feb 28th

This exhibition delves into the tension between the comforts of domestic life and the shadows that linger within. Through intimate depictions of everyday scenes, the works explore fundamental human needs—eating, shelter, warmth, belonging, and identity—juxtaposed with the darker sides of the ego, such as narcissism, gluttony, and loneliness. Each piece invites viewers to confront the unsettling duality of what it means to be at home: a space that shelters our humanity and exposes our vulnerability.