Virginia Overton at White Cube: A Must-See Art Exhibition in London
By Rebecca Bury
All images taken by Lougher Contemporary, January 2025.
For those looking for things to do in London, visiting an art exhibition at one of the city’s top art galleries is always a rewarding experience. From 17 January to 22 February 2025, White Cube Mason’s Yard presents a new solo exhibition by Virginia Overton, a celebrated sculptor known for her innovative approach to materials and space. This London art exhibition promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar, offering visitors a unique exploration of form, materiality and abstraction.
About The Artist: Virginia Overton
Virginia Overton (b. 1971, Tennessee, USA) is an internationally recognised artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Overton’s artistic journey began with her deep connection to the American South, where she developed a fascination with materials commonly found in construction, farming, and industry.
Art Style
Overton’s practice revolves around salvaging and repurposing discarded materials. She is known for her minimalist, industrial-inspired sculptures that transform raw materials into striking compositions. Her work challenges the boundaries between sculpture and painting, balancing physicality with abstraction.
Inspirations
Inspirations Influenced by minimalism and conceptual art, Overton draws inspiration from the natural properties of materials, architectural spaces, and the legacy of industrial objects. Artists such as Donald Judd and Richard Serra have played a role in shaping her approach to spatial relationships and materiality.
Famous Works
Some of Overton’s most notable works include large-scale outdoor installations like Untitled (4x8 view) (2018) at Socrates Sculpture Park and Untitled (tulip) (2022) at the Venice Biennale. Her ability to transform found materials into immersive sculptural experiences has earned her critical acclaim in the art world.
'Paintings', The Exhibition at White Cube
Virginia Overton’s latest exhibition runs from 17 January to 22 February 2025 at White Cube Mason’s Yard, a renowned contemporary art gallery in London. White Cube is a leading destination for contemporary art lovers, consistently hosting groundbreaking exhibitions from influential artists.
What the Exhibition is About
Titled Paintings, this exhibition blurs the line between sculpture and painting, featuring a series of low-relief wall compositions assembled from salvaged industrial materials. Overton’s intuitive process of cutting, stacking, and layering gives new life to these materials, revealing their intrinsic histories and aesthetic potential.
Notable Works
Key works in the exhibition include Untitled (yellow square) and Untitled (grey overlay) (both 2024), created using materials sourced from the decommissioned Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn. These compositions reference geometric abstraction while maintaining a strong sculptural presence.
Another highlight is Untitled (Nude Descending a Staircase) (2025), a modular stainless-steel installation that plays with movement, light, and spatial perception. This piece nods to Marcel Duchamp’s iconic painting while reinforcing Overton’s belief in sculpture as an extension of painting.
Overton also explores contrasts between industrial and domestic materials, as seen in Untitled (flag) (2024) and Untitled (box with pink) (2025), where found objects interact with soft textures like carpet, creating a dialogue between hard and soft, rigid and pliable.
Virginia Overton’s exhibition at White Cube Mason’s Yard is a must-see for art enthusiasts and those exploring London’s vibrant gallery scene. Her innovative use of salvaged materials, combined with her mastery of form and space, makes this exhibition a fascinating study of material transformation. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or simply looking for cultural things to do in London, this show is an unmissable opportunity to experience contemporary art at its finest.
Plan your visit to White Cube and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of Virginia Overton’s sculptural paintings.