Now draw the curtain
Solo Exhibition by Ana Curbelo02.11.22 - 30.01.23
Now draw the curtain is an exhibition by Ana Curbelo, the award-winning illustrator, that brings together a body of work developed over the last four years.
Over three rooms, the exhibition traces an evolution that has affected both her palette and the mood her work evokes. The humorous militant feminism of her early illustrations, characterised by punchy colours and rotund anatomies, has gradually given way to greater introspection and a mostly monochromatic execution. The subtle gestural elegance of her most recent work, in black and white, reflects a thoughtful contemplation of emotional intimacy, which serves as a satisfying counterpoint to her more socially committed earlier work.
Gallery
About the artist
Born in London, Curbelo grew up in the Canary Islands. In 2010 she left to study graphic communication at Loughborough University. She now works from her studio in Stoke Newington, London.
Curbelo has worked as an illustrator internationally with clients such as Microsoft, BBC, and Vice, creating characters with a very distinct personal style. Her best known work is her illustrations for The Tampon Book, which helped change German law and won several awards, including a White Pencil in Impact at D&AD, and a Grand Prix at Cannes Lions, attracting worldwide press interest.
The Venue
