Swedish artist Niklas Asker has returned to his artistic roots with a new series of paintings, intertwining art historical and spiritual themes that have long guided his work. His pieces reflect on the concept of mass as articulated by Einstein, suggesting that as life accelerates, so does our perception of time. Many works in the series include objects from the artist's personal life, showcasing their connection to his creative process while also retaining a universal appeal that resonates with individual experiences. The exhibition, titled "A Sudden Increase in Mass", is on display at Union Pacific in London until June 21st.
As an object's speed approaches that of light, its mass increases, much like the way in which life sweeps us all into its accelerating motion. Have you ever noticed the sensation of time passing more quickly as the days, weeks, and years go on?
These paintings are imbued with weight, reflecting a connection to both art history and personal narrative through the objects depicted within them.
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