Artists are often changing their minds. An idea that was working before might have lost meaning; layers of paint are added to hide old revisions or canvases are discarded altogether. For Yorkshire-born, London-based painter William Farr, this mental back-and-forth has inspired his latest solo show, ‘Metanoia’, which takes its title from a term associated with “the changing of one’s mind”.
At Berntson Bhattacharjee gallery, Farr’s Colour Field paintings swing between bursts of aggression and more pared-back approaches. Viewers are guided through a series of large, window-like paintings that culminate in a large, altar-like work at the end. Unlike most exhibitions, Farr’s ‘Metanoia’ is by appointment only, “allowing for an unpressured and immersive encounter with the work.”
Intrigued, we linked up with the artist to ask him some quickfire questions.
