This specially curated exhibition titled ‘The Divine’ showcases twelve internationally renowned female artists at HOFA Gallery, Mykonos this season
First exhibited at HOFA Gallery, London for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, it aims to highlight and address the lack of female artist representation historically and contemporarily
Open to the public 4 August – 4 September 2022
Homme 249, Loribelle Spirovski, 2020, Oil, acrylic and enamel on polyester (122 x 92 cm)
Mykonos, 13 July 2022: HOFA Gallery are set to premiere an all-female group exhibition titled ‘The Divine’ at HOFA Gallery, Mykonos. The exhibition was first shown in London in March this year for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. It is set to run for one month from 4 August – 4 September 2022 at HOFA’s stunning gallery space in the old town Mykonos.
The new exhibition, which features twelve international women artists from twelve different countries, aims to bring a stronger focus to the lack of female artist representation within a contemporary gallery setting and celebrate historical contributions by female artists to the art industry.
HOFA artist Ilhwa Kim stands in front of her work (HOFA Gallery)
The twelve female participating artists are; Ilhwa Kim (South Korean), Mary Ronayne (Ireland), Loribelle Spirovski (Australia), Katya Zvereva (Russia), Laura Limbourg (Belgium), Romina Ressia (Argentina), Camille Hannah (Australia), Lucile Gauvain (France), Lise Stoufflet (France), Emmanuelle Rybojad (France) Wang Ziling (China) & & Susana Anaya (Mexico).
HOFA co-founder and curator Simonida Pavicevic says, “Representation of women artists in the art industry could easily change if females are given more exposure. To readdress history and the contemporary problem we must find a solution, and this is quite simple – we need to facilitate more female lead group and solo exhibitions actively.”
The Divine exhibition, HOFA Gallery, London, March 2022
She adds that, “After the huge success of ‘The Divine’ in London, by bringing this all-female show to Mykonos, we continue to achieve our aim by placing these twelve hugely talented women centre stage on the beautiful island of Mykonos this season.”
HOFA Gallery has always strived to promote female artists equally, representing on average more than most global fine art galleries; this year, female artists will present alone over 50% of HOFA’s solo and groups shows. By contrast, a study of 3,050 galleries on the Artsy database found that 48% represent 25% or fewer women artists; 10% represent no women artists; only 8% represent more women than men (Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report 2019).
HOFA Co-founder and ‘The Devine’ curator Simonida Pavicevic standing in front of Camille Hannah
Highlights from the show will include Korean artist lhwa Kim's White Portraits, some of her most iconic pieces. Kim's mesmeric paper compositions have won her four- major awards including, ‘The Grand Art Prize’, ‘MANIF Seoul 1999 Excellence Award’ and ‘The 16th Grand Art Exhibition of Korea’. Australian artist Loribelle's Spirovski critically-acclaimed Homme series will also showcase in the exhibition. Her portraits compose of various abstracted elements which come together with highly sophisticated figurative forms.
‘The Divine’ at HOFA Gallery Mykonos 4 August – 4 September 2022
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