Artist Adam Ball is having a month-long installation at Northacre’s Orchard Place

Northacre, London’s leading developer of exquisite residences, is hosting the month-long exhibition of a leading artist, Adam Ball. Starting from 16th November 2023, the installation is at Orchard Place, the new destination at the heart of The Broadway, the super-prime developer’s first mixed-use regeneration project located in the heart of Westminster and St James’s, designed by Squire & Partners.

Presented by SHAKE GALLERY, Adam Ball’s highly anticipated solo exhibition, ‘Chaosmos’, invites visitors to embark on an infinite journey of existence in the rhythmic interplay of creation and renewal. Through a symphony of purification and bold pigments, the artist captures the essence of growth and continuity, guiding us on a visual pilgrimage through diverse mediums including paintings, intricate cut-outs, charcoal drawings, wooden wall-based sculptures and a light installation.

Curated by Martin Mayorga, this exhibition is an odyssey of endless movement, where each artwork propels visitors forward, unveiling the ceaseless beauty of forging ahead. In the vibrant fabric of existence, the Adam uncovers echoes of growth where every element follows a recurring pattern — a life rhythm that speaks to the interconnectedness of all things, evoking a sense of euphoria.

Revealed within this body of work is a narrative of recycling energies, birthing new possibilities and the shared responsibility for our world. Navigating the delicate equilibrium between evolution and preservation, the artwork resonates with the imperative to coexist within our surroundings and re-appropriate resources for a more enduring future.

Perpetual renewal becomes a metaphor for the delicate balance between control and risk. The canvases, while meticulously crafted, also embody an element of risk — an orchestrated unpredictability that adds a dynamic edge. Each Adam’s stroke is a calculated risk, a dance between authority and spontaneity, mirroring the fragile calmness existing in the journey of progress. Amidst the layers, a glimmer of hope surfaces, an intensity of colour radiating from the artworks — an ode to the resilience inherent in the human spirit and the brilliance that lies within our unified potential.

This act of creation, however, is not without its counterpart. Creation and dissolution engage in a subtle duet on Adam Ball’s canvases, echoing the relentless cycle of birth and decay, reminding us that improvement often necessitates letting go of the old to make space for the new.

Amy Wardell, Head of Brand, Northacre, says: “The British capital is a magnet for international art and Northacre is delighted to be celebrating London’s arts season with this exhibition showcasing new works by Adam Ball. The creative industries are core to community on many levels and we look forward to further collaborations with arts and art institutions as Orchard Place continues to thrive as a new destination for Westminster and St James’s.”

ABOUT ORCHARD PLACE

Orchard Place at The Broadway, SW1 is a vibrant living and lifestyle destination designed by Northacre to build a sense of community and reinvigorate Westminster. This contemporary community destination offers a blended lifestyle ecosystem that has been curated with stylish simplicity, defining a new era of living.

Within Orchard Place, visitors and residents can immerse themselves in six pillars of the community: Live, Eat, Shop, Work, Move, and Play.

As the area evolves into a thriving business and leisure neighbourhood for London, a modern 20,025 sq. ft. retail hub will play a significant role in enriching everyday life. This unique space will host a carefully curated mix of food and lifestyle retailers that strive to align with the Orchard Place community framework.

Orchard Place also delivers two outstanding workplaces of 63,000 and 52,000 sq ft, surrounded by public realm and parks in SW1’s vibrant new quarter. The bright and flexible workspaces have been designed by renowned British architectural practice Squire & Partners. Crafted to blend the energy of a modern office with the additional benefits of a contemporary community destination, these are spaces for individuals and organisations to learn, grow and thrive.

Above Orchard Place, The Broadway provides 258 apartments in six new towers and includes 16,000 square feet of health, fitness and spa amenities that afford residents the chance to relax and recharge in an exceptional setting. Facilities include an elegant 25m pool, gym and personal training studio, treatment rooms and a spacious, state-of-the-art games room, that can be booked by residents as additional entertainment space, alongside well-equipped meeting rooms and screening room.

Orchard Place at The Broadway will bring a fresh and innovative addition to one of London’s most historic areas by seamlessly integrating with the lives of its inhabitants and the city around it. This new destination will reflect a modern and reinvented take on one of London’s most historic areas.

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ABOUT NORTHACRE

With 30 years of experience, Northacre is London’s leading developer of exquisite residences in the most sought-after locations. Northacre distinguishes itself through an intrinsic understanding of quality, where passionate attention to detail is combined with an appreciation for craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation. Northacre has been responsible for the notable developments of The Lancasters, The Phillimores, Kings Chelsea, and The Bromptons, to name but a few. The schemes remain landmark locations within London.

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ABOUT ADAM BALL

Adam Ball lives and works in London and has exhibited in galleries and institutions internationally. Since the public installation of a 10-metre-high painting in London’s Golden Square, solo exhibitions include Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York; The Goss-Michael Foundation, Dallas; Encounter, London; Centre of Contemporary Art, Bahrain; Bait Al Zubair Museum, Oman; Pharos Arts Foundation, Cyprus; Goss Gallery, Dallas and Galerie Laurent Mueller, Paris.

Group exhibitions and projects include Redefine, Dallas Contemporary Art Museum; Taman Negara, Gagosian Gallery, New York; Becks Futures, ICA, London and CCA Glasgow; George Michael Collection, Christie’s, London; Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy, London; ARCO, Madrid; Duet, Galleria Xavier Fiol, Palma; ArteFiera Bologna, Italy; Jerwood Drawing Prize, Jerwood Space, London; Clarks: Rebooted, Shanghai, Milan, NYC; Salle D’Attende, Galerie Laurent Mueller, Paris; This is London, Shizaru Gallery, London; Re:Define, Goss-Michael Foundation, Dallas; Spectra, Londonewcastle Project Space, London.

In 2023 Adam worked with Windows on the World to create an art and music installation at Ritsona refugee camp in Greece. Windows on the World is a creative arts programme for children living in challenging circumstances.

Public commissions include the permanent installation Until the day you feel good, a 16-metre light box on the outside of Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, and From Here and There, London Bridge, Annin Arts.

Collections and collaborations include L’Wren Scott; Eve and Max, US; HOK International; FutureCity; Bait Al Zubair Museum; Clarks; Courvoisier; Cartier; Tishman Speyer; MTV Redefine; Paddle8 and British Land.

This exhibition is possible thanks to Orchard Place at The Broadway, a development by Northacre.

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