British artist Louis Pohl Koseda is gaining attention for his intricate works that blend drawing, painting, and architectural theory to explore the city as a psychological structure. His practice, which he terms 'metafictionism,' utilizes fine-line drawing to create layered compositions where figures navigate unstable, theatrical urban environments. Influenced by his upbringing in an East London Hare Krishna community, Koseda’s work focuses on how belief systems and social fabrics are mapped onto the physical and imagined spaces of the city.
Koseda’s rise reflects a growing interest in contemporary figurative art that engages with systemic social issues and architectural memory. By treating the gallery space as a 'spatial narrative device' or a 'picture book,' he challenges traditional exhibition formats, positioning his art as a tool for examining the moral and social currents of modern life. His focus on the intersection of fiction and reality offers a fresh perspective on how urban environments shape collective human behavior.