Gaia Ozwyn:
Incantations to a
Vague Borderland
22 May - 19 June, 2025
PV: Wednesday, 21 May, 6 - 8 pm
LBF is pleased to present the debut solo exhibition for the London-based artist Gaia Ozwyn (b. 1991, UK). Born to a Caribbean-British family, Ozwyn’s multifaceted identity deeply informs her work, prompting a nuanced exploration of belonging and ‘otherness.’ Delving into the intricacies of world-building in an ethereal, imagined plane - Gaia Ozwyn interrogates ideas of solitude and belonging, the false dichotomies within intermediary spaces. By merging sculptural elements with painterly gestures, Ozwyn fosters dialogue between the concrete and the ephemeral, inviting observers into a realm where the tactile and conceptual converge and where personal narrative can echo universal truths.
Ozwyn’s solo show with LBF Contemporary will focus on highlighting the sculptural aspects of her work through a carefully curated installation that transforms the gallery space into an immersive environment. The installation invites the viewer to experience a sense of intimacy and loneliness constructed by the artist through an exploration of the tensions and harmonies between the contrasting elements of her own identity.
Initially pursuing a career in the sciences, Ozwyn received training as a biomedical scientist and later studied Medicine, dedicating several years to serving as a doctor in the NHS.
Ozwyn pivoted to a full time painting practice and has since completed a painting MA at the Royal College of Art, supported by the Sir Frank Bowling Scholarship. She was selected for the RCA BLK x Yinka Shonibare Foundation residency programme that took place at the G.A.S Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria in March 2025.
The exhibition will be accompanied by an essay by London-based academic and writer Matthew James Holman.