FETCH MAGAZINE: "YOU DON'T REBUILD HISTORY, YOU MODIFY IT": TIM KENT'S 'HISTORIES IN FLUX' AT JD MALAT GALLERY

Based in Mayfair, JD Malat Gallery recently presented Histories in Flux, a collection of new works by Tim Kent. As a first-generation American with British heritage, Kent is familiar with the UK. He completed his painting degree at West Dean College, where he discovered inspiration within the world of historical interiors. Kent's figurative paintings explore history while challenging conventional narratives, offering perspectives on the dynamic relationship between past and present. His works, such as Procession (2024), prompt viewers to question the dystopian figures placed within beautiful historical interiors, evoking conflicting interpretations, constructing psychologically charged environments that encourage discourse around the complexities of our world, including class, access, privacy, and consumption. I recently had the privilege of speaking with Kent to discuss the hidden narratives within his paintings and the influences behind these complex pieces.