Amy Currell: ‘aurora’

Leica Gallery London presents the inaugural solo exhibition of Emerging Ambassador Amy Currell, with her series ‘aurora’ in which she weaves together the timeless beauty of flowers with the celestial colours of the aurora borealis. These large format photographs, created in Amy’s signature blend of mesmerising hues, pull you into a contemporary world of colour and singular detail. The show draws inspiration from classical floral subjects of the 17th century Dutch masters bringing a gentle sense of romanticism and softness. The work immediately invites the viewer to immerse themselves within the vibrancy of the image and offers a fleeting chance to retreat from the outside world. 

Alongside ‘aurora’, the gallery will show a satellite documentary project ‘pieces in my pocket’, in which intimate photographs record personal trinkets and collectibles given to the artist by her children for safe keeping. Each collection is a window into their worlds, a visual reflection of their unique personalities and interests. The images are individually titled with name and age, providing a recorded time stamp and testament to the innocence of childhood. 

Photographer and Director Amy Currell was born in 1987 in East London, where she still lives and works. Her still-life photography and moving image is shot through a distinctively female lens. Currell’s distinctive aesthetic comes from creatively weaving together stills photography, CGI, animation and moving image to bring her visuals to life. Evocative and arresting, her images and films have an instinctive understanding of colour, form and beauty. Currell's vision and the sublime beauty of her work has won her campaigns with the world's most creative and luxurious brands such as Loewe, Jones Road, Byredo and House of Creed amongst others. 

All 13 works in this exhibition are shot on the Leica S3 camera with Leica S-Lenses. The exhibition is sponsored by SIMLAB who have provided the exhibition prints. All works are for sale and will be uniquely available through the Leica Gallery London, prices start at £1,500 plus VAT.