A Time Of Stasis is a solo exhibition of paintings by Andy Cropper, reflecting on events of the past four years, intertwined with responses to the Sheffield cityscape.
The exhibition marks Andy’s first solo exhibition in Sheffield since Uncertain Spaces: Kenopsia at Cupola Contemporary Art in 2019. This exhibition features many works being publicly displayed for the first time. While some pieces may be familiar, others will be new to many people. Andy’s art, known for its night-time cityscapes, austere buildings, and empty streets, has taken on new resonance since 2020, when such scenes became a common reality.
Living in Highfield, near the heart of Sheffield, Andy’s depictions are deeply personal, capturing spaces and scenes close to his home. The area between London Road and Bramall Lane, often seen as merely an area to pass through, is brought into view through Andy’s focus. His work over the past four years reflects the difficulties and frustrations of the times, serving as meditations, reflections, and projections on both personal and broader scales. The show’s title, A Time Of Stasis, also speaks to Andy’s personal challenges, as illness has significantly impacted his ability to produce and complete projects.
Andy’s work, often mistaken for photorealistic flatness when viewed on social media, reveals a painterly quality in person. This exhibition aims to close a chapter, perhaps echoing a collective desire to move forward. What the future holds, only time will tell.
Open Wednesday–Friday 3pm until late, Saturday 12pm until late, Sunday 3pm until late. Closed Monday–Tuesday.
Preview:
Wednesday 16 October, 6–8pm
Get to know Andy in his interview from our Meet the Locals archive.
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