Chris Proctor debut solo show
If I Had Known Above The Mountains Lies Eternal Sunshine I Never Would Have Stopped Climbing is a zen-influenced and joy-filled exhibition, the first ever solo show by Chris Proctor.
Chris embraces an “ugly is beautiful” philosophy, creating art that finds beauty and meaning in imperfection. He works predominantly with found materials, including reclaimed wood, mis-tinted house paints, and old paintbrushes, giving discarded items a second life as part of his creative process.
Each piece in this exhibition reflects a journey - some personal, some universal. The mountains act as obstacles, challenges, and aspirations; they represent the highs and lows of life’s pursuits.
The "eternal sunshine" that lies beyond is not just a destination, but an awareness: the moment of clarity, peace, or understanding that comes when we are able to step back and see the bigger picture, or perhaps when we finally pause long enough to notice that we were already there.
These works challenge the viewer to question their own relationships with ambition and stillness - and reflect on the tension between the relentless pursuit of success and the quiet contentment of simply being.
At Luminance Gallery until 26 April 2025.
