Joram Roukes At Stolen Space in London

On May 22nd, 1xRUN alumni artist Joram Roukes opened his solo exhibition “The Great Beyond” at Stolen Space Gallery in London. This latest body of work is entirely new for Roukes touching on themes of exploration and escapism. With this series Roukes has created mostly large oil paintings in his familiar collage-like/re-contextualized approach that allows him to explore his subject in a loose, but cohesive narrative.

Having relocated from the small city of Groningen in The Netherlands to Los Angeles in late 2013, Roukes draws partly from his personal nomadic experiences as well as on the wider sense of the subject. What lies beyond the here and now is a question many adventurous spirits are burdened with, as the ongoing search for truth instills a restlessness and a sense of dissatisfaction. The grass clearly isn’t always greener, but the inspiration and opportunities of finding the next place can be its own reward. Check out installation photos below and head over to StolenSpace for more information…