As the title suggests this work nods to The parable of Plato’s Cave. In the painting Plato’s Bus 2020 Hudson attempts to address this transient state. The magic here is however reimagined in a modern and technological context. As a series these works wander through the European tradition, and these journeys also reference the artist-as-wanderer, a nomad shrugging off societies mainstream norms and cultures. The scenes he depicts draw on a rich tradition of fantasy and magic, making reference to Henry Fuseli, Edward Robert-Hughes and William Blake. Here a couple at dinner are presented with a plate containing a moving and swirling fairy world that has been conjured like a Victorian parlor spectacle, complete with white rabbit. Hudson makes reference to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Nights Dream in the Painting ‘Supper at the Castle’ 2021. These paintings playfully dip in and out of the Dutch Golden Age, making playful references to Frans Hals comedic portraits, Melchior d’Hondecoeter’s moody and characterful depictions of birds, small mammals and fruit while looking closely at English myth and literature. His new paintings here are deeply rooted in the Northern European painting tradition and seek to both celebrate and debate the cultural highs of the last 500 hundred years. The gallery will be open to visitors on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12-6. While it is ok to walk up and visit us wearing a mask, gallery numbers are restricted to 4 people from a maximum of two households at any one time due to continued social distancing.Thank you for your understanding if you are asked to wait outside for a few moments.Should you wish to make an appointment please email Art Projects are delighted to present our first solo show by Alex Hudson.

New Art Projects are delighted to be re-opening by appointment from April 15th 2021. Alex Hudson – Any Time Now Alex Hudson Installation shot

Step Into My Parlor by Jan Hudson