AMSTERDAM.- The exhibition marks the beginning of a new collaboration between the gallery and O'Mara, who is known for her powerful paintings in which texture and emotion are in constant interplay.

Lucienne O'Mara (London, 1989) paints in an abstract visual language where grids offer both structure and disruption. In her work, distance becomes soft, time is layered, and fixed patterns give way to emotion and intuition. Her paintings invite a different way of seeing, one in which the familiar slowly dissolves and space opens up for imagination and wonder.

“The American artist Agnes Martin (1912–2004) once showed a rose to her friend’s granddaughter and asked: ‘Is this rose beautiful?’ Then she hid the rose behind her back and asked again: ‘Is the rose still beautiful?’ You see! Beauty exists in the mind, not in the rose.” — Lucienne O'Mara

Reflex Amsterdam partnered with Lucienne O'Mara for her first exhibition in the Netherlands and the accompanying publication. Her work and vision align seamlessly with the gallery’s international program, which embraces both emerging talent and established names.

Lucienne O'Mara lives and works in London. She studied at City & Guilds Art School and Turps Banana. Her accolades include the Painter-Stainer’s Prize and the Tony Carter Award, and she was a finalist for the Ingram Prize. Previous solo exhibitions have taken place at Nino Mier Gallery (New York), Vigo Gallery (London), and Flowers Gallery (London). Her work has also been featured in group exhibitions including Strata (New York), Push/Pull (London), and Supernova (Flowers Gallery, London).

Reflex Amsterdam is a contemporary art gallery founded in 1986. Under the direction of gallery owner Alex Daniëls since 2003, Reflex has become a leading player in the international art world for over two generations. The gallery represents a wide range of international artists and hosts six exhibitions annually, often accompanied by publications, prints, and exclusive editions under the Reflex Editions label. With a strong focus on both the primary as well as secondary markets, Reflex is known for its high-quality exhibitions, in-depth publications, public projects and long-term collaborations with artists working from the heart of Amsterdam.