Acton to celebrate work of female sculptor

  • 2025-01-07
An exhibition titled 'Language of the Physical: Katherine Gili Sculpture' is currently running in Ealing and Acton and is due to close at the beginning of March.

A selection of sculptures by the artist is on display, which spans 40 years from 1980 to 2022.

Her work is based on a profound engagement with physical materials and their transformation - notably steel, paper, bronze and clay. This exhibition endeavours to highlight the materials’ expressive potential.

Gili has been creating sculptures now for more than five decades, but has only recently received wider public recognition. A dedicated student of Anthony Caro, himself a major figure in modern 20th century art, Gili has sought to move away from industrial aesthetics to a more intimate and sensual approach, thereby challenging accepted boundaries.

Her 1975 sculpture 'Vertical IV' was included in Tate Britain's exhibition on 'Modern and Contemporary British Art (1965 -1980)’. Gili's artworks are also to be found in both the Henry Moore Institute and Arts Council collections.

Entry is on a pay-what-you-can basis, but it is advisable to book in advance. Brochure printing can be an effective way for an art gallery or museum to publicly present information.

The 'Language of the Physical: Katherine Gill Sculpture' exhibition will run until Sunday, 9 March, at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Ealing and Acton.