"All That I've Got Is You" marks the debut exhibition for Hope93, a gallery founded on the principles of family, legacy, love, and mutual support. The exhibition brings together a dynamic mix of artists, from established names in the art world to emerging talents with promising futures.
The show's aim is to uplift new voices by placing them alongside more experienced artists, fostering a sense of continuity and mentorship while situating each within the broader art historical landscape. This thoughtful approach highlights the connections between generations, blending past and present trends in a cohesive framework.
Artist: Phoebe Boswell
Boswell is a versatile, multi-disciplinary artist whose work is rooted in drawing but extends across animation, sound, video, writing, interactivity, and performance.
Her artistic practice frequently inhabits imaginative realms, where black feminism serves as a tool for envisioning radical new worlds. Boswell’s work challenges the objectifying gaze, confronting viewers with a direct, empowered stare.
She received the Special Prize at the 2017 Future Generation Art Prize, which led to her participation in the Collateral Events programme at the 57th Venice Biennale.
Her work is held in numerous museum collections globally, and she has exhibited at prestigious international galleries, including Gagosian, Kristin Hjellegjerde, Carroll / Fletcher, and Tiwani Contemporary.
Artist: Kinsiime Brian Lister
A self-taught artist, Kinsiime creates near-photorealistic works that explore the theme of ‘sisterhood and brotherhood’ shared among Black men and women globally.
He views this bond as something unique, forged not by blood but by a shared understanding often shaped by historical oppression. Drawing on friends and family as his subjects, Kinsiime elevates these individuals by placing them in opulent and empowering settings—whether historical or contemporary—aiming to rewrite narratives of opportunity and power.
Artist: Emily Gilbanks
At just 20, Emily Gilbanks became the youngest person to complete an MA from the Royal College of Art, London, where she was awarded The Fribourg Philanthropies Painting Prize.
Her work explores a new approach within the figurative genre, focusing on the concept of the “temporary sitter.” Based in London, Gilbanks views everyone she encounters as potential subjects, with her first solo exhibition centred around the daily commuters on the city’s tubes.
Through her portrayal of ordinary people in everyday settings, she captures a sense of alienation, anonymity, and the voyeuristic atmosphere that pervades urban life.
Artist: Sungi Mlengeya
Mlengeya’s artistic practice is cantered around the theme of strength, particularly the strength found in womanhood. A self-taught artist who initially trained in finance, she has developed a distinct, minimalist style that uses negative space in a captivating and powerful way.
Her monochromatic depictions of women and girls—often featuring her sisters, mother, aunts, and friends—are rendered with exquisite detail. This sparse approach allows viewers to engage with her subjects in their full presence, free from distractions or background noise.
Artist: Guy Stanley Philoche
Having migrated from Haiti to the U.S. at a young age, Philoche’s work embodies a vibrant fusion off two distinct worlds—New York and the Caribbean.
As a child, he taught himself English by watching cartoons, and this sense of joy and wonder is reflected in his art, capturing the experience of navigating two cultures. A Yale graduate, Philoche’s work demonstrates a profound understanding of art history, seamlessly blending colour theory, expressionism, and pop art in his dynamic, vibrant canvases.
Artist: Chinemerem Omeh
Omeh holds a BA in Fine and Applied Arts from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he specialised in painting. His work is profoundly autobiographical, drawing on images from his childhood—some rooted in memory, others sourced from photographs—to create layered canvases that evoke a dreamlike and nostalgic quality.
By stacking memory like tissue paper, he crafts a rich, textured experience. Having participated in several small exhibitions internationally, Omeh is rapidly establishing himself as one of the emerging talents to watch in the art world.
‘All That I’ve Got Is You’
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