Caribbean British artist Winston Branch is the subject of his inaugural solo exhibition with Goodman Gallery in London, titled “Out of the Calabash.” The show features new and recent works alongside a historical piece, *Blue for Miles* (1982), and follows the announcement of his global representation by Goodman Gallery in partnership with Varvara Roza Galleries. Branch, who first exhibited at the alternative art space Arts Lab led by Jim Hanes nearly six decades ago, creates abstract paintings that explore light and color, often working on canvas placed on the floor.
The exhibition matters because it marks a significant milestone in Branch’s career, bringing his decades-long investigation into abstraction and the “humanity of color” to a prominent international gallery. Goodman Gallery, a South African gallery with a global focus, recognizes Branch’s sustained engagement across Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and the United States, continuing its legacy of platforming artists who make a meaningful impact on a global stage. The show invites viewers to reflect on Branch’s ongoing experiments with light and color, highlighting his technical mastery and visual innovation.