Fringe’s latest art show at Hyde Park Corner, Stress Narcotika
Fringe’s imaginary pill, a potent symbol of control over chaos, reminds us that stress can be moulded, shaped, and even embraced.
Hyde Park Corner became the stage for Fringe’s 13th solo exhibition worldwide, Stress Narcotika, which opened on September 12.
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This marks the Johannesburg-based artist’s fifth solo show in the city, showcasing his signature style in four powerful forms: paintings, sculptures, multiples, and unique.
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At the Scapegoat Gallery, at the heart of Stress Narcotika lies a bold, imaginative concept, a fictitious prescription tablet designed to mould stress according to the user’s desires.
Fringe’s artistic statement reveals the turmoil that inspired his latest work.
“In the hazy dawn of my existence, a blind panic engulfed me, stress became a coveted elixir,” he reflects.
In this world, stress isn’t an enemy to conquer but a tool to fuel personal growth.
Fringe’s art transforms the chaos of life into a medium for self-discovery, where overthinking becomes a catalyst for dominance and creativity.
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