COMMA

A dynamic new series of monthly commissions

Jose Davila and Jaime Gili

1 – 25 April 2009

Bloomberg SPACE, Finsbury Square, London EC2

Admission free

Opening Private View: Tuesday 31 March 2009, 6.30 - 8.30pm

Following the successful launch of COMMA last week, Bloomberg SPACE announces the next commissions in this fast paced programme of exhibitions. Every month, the gallery gives two artists a space each to make new work. From 1-25 April, Bloomberg SPACE presents Jose Davila (COMMA 03) and Jaime Gili (COMMA 04).

COMMA 03 – Mexican artist Jose Davila (b.1974) is making a dramatic sculptural presence in the front gallery, which appears to be floating like a mirage. Using simple building materials and neon light, he is playing with the idea of a 3D abstraction of a kaleidoscopic effect, suspending this imposing structure from the ceiling. Davila, who initially studied architecture in Guadalajara, Mexico, is part of the recent celebration of New Mexican art.

COMMA 04 – Jaime Gili (b.Venezuela 1972) is animating the rear gallery and atrium with a dazzling prismatic display, reminiscent of both a Modern structure and a medieval cathedral. Using coloured vinyl on the interior windows ascending seven floors, he is transforming the space with trademark geometric reflections. Gili combines references to Latin American Modernism with a Venezuelan tradition of mass-reproduced print media, particularly posters, placed within architectural spaces. Jaime Gili is based in London and is represented by Riflemaker.

About COMMA

COMMA is a dynamic new programme of commissions enabling artists to experiment and expand their work. Twenty of today's most outstanding established and emerging international artists have been invited to create new work, installations and architectural interventions in a fast paced succession of exhibitions. Every month, two artists are each invited to use this central London gallery for a month long show.

About Bloomberg SPACE

Bloomberg SPACE is a gallery based at Bloomberg’s European headquarters in London and is dedicated to commissioning and exhibiting contemporary art. It welcomes visitors six days a week and admission is free. It complements Bloomberg’s programme of arts sponsorship throughout Europe and the world

COMMA continues with commissions including:

Currently Showing until 21 March 2009

COMMA 01 Miguel Palma

COMMA 02 Marjolijn Dijkman

1 - 25 April 2009

COMMA 03 Jose Davila

COMMA 04 Jaime Gili

7 May – 23 May 2009

COMMA 05 Dan Perjovschi

COMMA 06 Jadranka Kosorcic

Listings details:

Bloomberg SPACE, 50 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1HD

Open: Monday to Saturday 11am – 6pm

Late night Thursdays till 9pm: 2 April and 7 May

Admission free

Nearest stations: Moorgate & Liverpool Street

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