Plaza Premium Lounge is delighted to announce the UK launch of ‘Art and Lounge’ at Heathrow Terminal 2 Departures and London Gatwick, with the opening exhibition World of Dots, from emerging British artist Noj Barker.
Delivered in partnership with art curators Amie Conway and Alex Cousens, World of Dots is the third instalment of the group’s ‘Art and Lounge’ concept series, where guests are invited to discover different art expressions in their dwell time at Plaza Premium Lounge. The successful launch in Dubai International Airport featuring the distinguished art pieces of local talents was followed by exhibition in Kuala Lumpur International Airport, where Plaza Premium Lounge guests enjoyed the opportunity to explore a collaborative art collection of up-and-coming Malaysian artists.
“We are excited to expand our ‘Art and Lounge’ concept globally, bringing this experience to London by collaborating with British artists and curators” says Mei Mei Song, Director of Global Brands and Transformation at Plaza Premium Group. “Art has a transformative power to inspire and uplift, and we believe that by incorporating art into the airport experience, we are creating a more enriching and memorable journey for travellers.”
This partnership will span a duration of one year from July 2023, showcasing a diverse range of talented, curated artists. The inaugural UK exhibition will feature the emerging British multidisciplinary artist Noj Barker and his iconic World of Dots series, marking the beginning of this extraordinary art journey.
Lounge access are available for reservation on the Plaza Premium Lounge official website. The lounge is also accessible to eligible cardholders including American Express, Dragon Pass, Priority Pass and Lounge Key cardholders.
About Noj Barker
Born in 1960, Barker currently resides in the Oxfordshire countryside with his young family. Painting has become a form of therapy for life and mindfulness. His creative practice is informed by music, from classical Schubert to modern electronic and dance. Likewise, inspiration is derived from the American Abstract Expressionist colour-field paintings of Mark Rothko, and the gestural brush marks of Jackson Pollock. This striking body of work resonates with the obsessional nature of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, with a strong individual aesthetic identity and style.
From the Curators
“We invite you to look closer as each artwork embraces a unique colour palette, exploring pure primaries and mixed hues in earths, metallics, monochromes and multi-colours. As Barker applies layer upon layer of dots, his work takes on a sculptural quality with intricate patterns and textures emerging from the canvas. The individual dots are painstakingly hand-painted into an abstract infinite galaxy, creating an other-worldly landscape where one can immerse into a kaleidoscope of colours, which optically vibrate the eye. Painted in a hypnotic and meditative state, every dot is imbued with a sense of significance, forming a mantra-like refrain that helps Barker make sense of the passage of time.”
Artworks from the exhibition are available for sale, with options for worldwide delivery. To secure a piece from this exceptional collection or to obtain further information, please contact us.
