Hilary Pecis’s ‘Wandering’ Brings Tender Vignettes to Timothy Taylor

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Hilary Pecis’ Wandering is now on view at Timothy Taylor London through July 19.
Featuring a suite of new paintings, the exhibition renders everyday snapshots through chromatic clarity, holding a light up to the surreal beauty in the overlooked moments.

In Hilary Pecis’ latest exhibition, “Wandering”, at Timothy Taylor’s London gallery, the artist skillfully bridges the gap between casual glances and truly seeing. This exhibit catches the fleeting moment of perception, revealing the otherworldly through a fresh lens that focuses on the often-overlooked.

Known for her radiant still lifes and landscape paintings, Pecis persistently delves into her visual contemplation of the everyday, translating mundane aspects into vividly clear hues. Every piece in the collection titled “Wandering” originates from a photograph she takes during her runs or travels to her studio, eventually metamorphosing those ordinary scenes into complex displays of visual poetry.

In compositions such as “Bakery Display” and “Free Box”, Pecis directs our gaze towards:

1. The alluring geometric structure of a pastry rack in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, showcasing mountains of berries, substantial sponge layers, and round mounds of whipped cream, all meticulously organized in compact lines.

2. A solitary cardboard box on the sidewalk, which stirs feelings of hope and sorrow, hinting at its ambiguous state of ownership.

Gazing at Pecis’ artworks rekindles a sense of wonder – an innocent fascination with the world and the continuous, enchanting beauty of nature. The light subtly undulates in shades of blue within “Hotel Pool,” while the ethereal, milk-white heron in “Creek Egret” evokes memories of those magical, serendipitous instances that appear when we take a moment to truly observe them.

Wandering is now on view through July 19.

Timothy Taylor London
15 Bolton St,
London W1J 8BG,
United Kingdom

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