Fruitful Lands: Colette LaVette

Colette LaVette's latest body of work exhibited in 'Fruitful Lands' narrates the story of a mystical realm, where utopia and dystopia are intertwined in the lyrical portrayal of human nature. LaVette's practice borrows attributes from Rococo aesthetic, characterised by elaborate and ornamental decorations, lightness, delicate chromatic palette and a focus on the fantastical. Yet, while fascinated by the gentle romanticism and opulence of this style, the artist is concerned with grounding her narratives in more accurate representations of what it means to be human in its primordial sense. To achieve this, LaVette looks back on our roots, at who we were at the very beginning of humankind, before societal constraints became the norm, exploring our more animalistic and carnal qualities.