Carl Kostyál presents the London debut of Catalan artist Marria Pratts. Known for her energetic and eclectic style, Pratts brings a fresh and dynamic approach to contemporary painting. Her new body of work features monumental paintings filled with vivid imagery such as ghosts, mice, and melting clocks, reflecting her distinctive artistic voice.
Exhibition view: Marria Pratts ‘Some Wizards in Savile Row’, Carl Kostyál, London, 2024
Exhibition view: Marria Pratts ‘Some Wizards in Savile Row’, Carl Kostyál, London, 2024
Pratts’ art is deeply influenced by her environment and the diverse media she employs, including paint, sculpture, comics, ceramics, photography, and neon. Working from her expansive studio in L’Hospitalet, Barcelona, she harnesses her surroundings to create pieces that are both raw and refined, blending ephemeral gestures with a commitment to the transformative power of art.
Exhibition view: Marria Pratts ‘Some Wizards in Savile Row’, Carl Kostyál, London, 2024
Exhibition view: Marria Pratts ‘Some Wizards in Savile Row’, Carl Kostyál, London, 2024
Influenced by figures like Joyce Pensato and movements like Arte Povera, Pratts’ work breaks traditional boundaries, creating immersive, dynamic spaces. Her recent projects at major Spanish institutions like the Miró Foundation and MACBA showcase her ability to transform materials and spaces, pushing the limits of contemporary painting. Pratts describes her approach as both a personal exploration and an inclusive, celebratory ceremony, inviting all to experience her expansive vision.
Exhibition view: Marria Pratts ‘Some Wizards in Savile Row’, Carl Kostyál, London, 2024
Exhibition view: Marria Pratts ‘Some Wizards in Savile Row’, Carl Kostyál, London, 2024