In Amélie Peace’s enigmatic paintings, touch is a central focus. Entwined figures hold one another, their hands wrapping around legs and torsos in compositions that explore human connection, emotion, and sexuality. Peace’s works were recently featured in “Figurative Impressions: In Plain Sight,” a group exhibition at Hurst Contemporary in London, as well as in a group show at Fredericks & Freiser in New York.
Among the works on view at Hurst Contemporary was Le Flou à l'interieure de toi (Your Insides Are A Blur) (2025), a warped, uncanny scene in which the artist uses dark imagery to explore the inner self, literally: One subject reaches into another’s body to grasp their organs. Despite the graphic nature of the scene, Peace conveys a sense of tactility and intimacy through warm, vibrant colors and rich textures. Her subjects appear as if seen through a fisheye lens, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
Peace holds a BFA from the City & Guilds of London Art School. Earlier this year, the artist was selected for a residency with Palazzo Monti, widely regarded as an incubator for emerging talent. Her work has also been included in solo and group exhibitions at Better Go South, JD Malat Gallery, and C+N CANEPANERI, among others.
—Adeola Gay, Senior Curatorial Manager