As the design season nears its height, and England readies itself for the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II on June 2nd, marking the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne in 1952, David Gill Gallery combines the two celebrations in one special show.
Curated by Francis Sultana, David Gill pays tribute to this iconic event, with pieces that express its narrative. Entitled ‘Platinum,’ this group exhibition is comprised of commissioned pieces inspired by HM The Queen, and by the lavish material and magical color of platinum. The works were created by the Gallery’s array of artists—Daniel Libeskind, Michele Oka Doner, Mattia Bonetti, Sebastian Brajkovic, Barnaby Barford, Valentin Loellmann, Milena Muzquiz, Sebastian Errazuriz, Barbara Nanning, Fredrikson Stallard and Chris Schanck—celebrating Her Majesty’s legacy.
It is always surprising to discover the eclectic range of vocabulary that falls under this umbrella. The pieces in soft metallic platinum-color feel at home at David Gill Gallery whose glory and influence in contemporary design was built around these talents. The curator, Francis Sultana has made his name with signature interiors in homes of art collectors, where he has undisputed expertise in collectible furniture and objects.
FREDRIKSON STALLARD Centrepiece ‘Sovereign I’ 2022 White bronze H17 x L58 x D55 cm / H6.7 x L22.8 x D21.7 in David Gill Gallery, limited to 50
FREDRIKSON STALLARD Centrepiece ‘Sovereign II’ 2022 White bronze H18 x L50 x D49 cm / H7.1 x L19.7 x D19.3 in David Gill Gallery, limited to 50
FREDRIKSON STALLARD Vase ‘Sovereign’ 2022 White bronze H29 x L42 x D33 cm / H11.4 x L16.5 x D13 in David Gill Gallery, limited to 50
BARBARA NANNING ‘Untitled’ 2016 Glass, blown, hand-formed, sandblasted, palladium gilded H24 x L21 x D17 cm / H9.4 x L8.3 x D6.7 in
BARBARA NANNING ‘Untitled’ 2021 Glass, blown, hand-formed, sandblasted, palladium gilded H14 x L23 x D21 cm / H5.5 x L9.1 x D8.3 in
BARNABY BARFORD ‘This Nurse This Teeming Womb of Royal Kings’ 2021 Patinated bronze H77 x L73 x D73 cm / H30.3 x L28.7 x D28.7 in David Gill Gallery, limited to 8 + 4AP
BARNABY BARFORD ‘This Nurse This Teeming Womb of Royal Kings’ 2021 Patinated bronze H77 x L73 x D73 cm / H30.3 x L28.7 x D28.7 in David Gill Gallery, limited to 8 + 4AP
CHRIS SCHANCK Table ‘Ore’ 2020 White bronze H50 x L56 x D56 cm / H19.7 x L22 x D22 in Limited edition of 8 + 4AP
CHRIS SCHANCK Table ‘Ore’ 2020 White bronze H50 x L56 x D56 cm / H19.7 x L22 x D22 in Limited edition of 8 + 4AP
SEBASTIAN BRAJKOVIC Candelabra ‘Dancing Queen’ 2022 Stainless steel H32.5 x L23 x D23 cm / H12.8 x L9.1 x D9.1 in David Gill Gallery
SEBASTIAN BRAJKOVIC Candelabra ‘Dancing Queen’ 2022 Stainless steel H32.5 x L23 x D23 cm / H12.8 x L9.1 x D9.1 in David Gill Gallery
VALENTIN LOELLMANN Console 2022 Patinated stainless steel and copper, epoxy resin H81 x L101 x D34 cm / H31.9 x L39.8 x D13.4 in
VALENTIN LOELLMANN Console 2022 Patinated stainless steel and copper, epoxy resin H81 x L101 x D34 cm / H31.9 x L39.8 x D13.4 in
MICHELE OKA DONER Necklace ‘Seventy’ 2022 Platinum L44.5 cm / L17.5 in Diam. 0.9 cm / 0.4 in Link
