Touching on themes of alchemy, astrological traditions, and the art of memory, Gardner will discuss how these themes influence his painting practice, as well as the larger influences Western esotericism has had on the history of art.
Image: James Gardner, Sulphur Bath, 2022. Oil, acrylic and gesso on burlap. 211 x 224 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Galerie Nicholas Robert. Photo by Toni Hafkenscheid. © James Gardner.
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