Pain Without a Touch

Oil on hand-sewn canvas
70 x 50 cm

Regular price £828.00
About the Artwork

My process begins with sourcing unwanted textiles such as second-hand clothing, donated or defective fabrics, and even friends’ old underwear. I deconstruct these materials, hand-sewing collaged fragments into new surfaces. The fabric is then stretched and gessoed. They are then painted in oil, using my skin as a reference for the colour palette. The wear-and-tear from bodies remains, through imperfections like worn holes, rips, and stains that create texture. Using second-hand materials is not only an ethical choice for me, but also a way to highlight their inherent imperfections and remind us of our ephemerality.

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Details

Medium: Oil on hand-sewn canvas

Year: 2025

Size: 70 x 50 cm

Ready to Hang: Yes

Ready to hang using simple nail installation.

Vittoria Gay

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Vittoria Gay, born in Italy, moved between Rome and Vancouver. She is now based in East London. In May of 2022, she attained a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Vittoria had her solo show, After a Long Day, held at The James Black Gallery in Vancouver in 2023. In 2024, she exposed her series, TwoFold, while at the coGalleries Residency in Berlin. Since moving to London, Vittoria has shown her work in various group shows, such as Momentum at Galleria Objets in 2025 and The Guest House show at HearsLane gallery in 2026.

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