Ashley Bickerton

Ashley Bickerton rose to prominence in the mid-1980s with a succession of ironic, abstracted constructions focused on questions of consumerism and identity. Since relocating to the Indonesian island of Bali in the early 1990s, he has explored cultural dislocation in paintings and sculptures with an ornate, handcrafted aesthetic, the works’ elaborate styling and tongue-in-cheek feel contrasting sharply with the conceptual detachment of his previous output. In more recent years, Bickerton has brought his practice full circle, addressing the exploitation and enduring power of nature in the face of technology.

Launched in 2020, Artist Spotlight is presented once a month as a regular part of the gallery’s programming. Each Artist Spotlight highlights a work by an individual artist—made available exclusively online for forty-eight hours—together with new editorial features and selected archival content.

Artist Spotlight: Ashley Bickerton features a new three-dimensional work by the artist. Kara Vander Weg, senior director of Gagosian, commented, “Ashley has been forthcoming about the fact that he was diagnosed with ALS over a year ago. And despite the incredible challenges that come with the disease, he has remained focused on making and exhibiting his art. We are proud to present this sculpture as part of our Artist Spotlight series. Proceeds from the sale will be contributed to the ALS Association global research and advocacy fund.”

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