Katharina Grosse and the “I Set Out, I Walked Fast” Exhibition: An Experience Where Colour Takes Over Space

White Cube Bermondsey in London is hosting “I Set Out, I Walked Fast”, an exhibition by Katharina Grosse, one of the boldest and most innovative names in contemporary art. This exhibition, the artist’s first major solo show at the gallery since her 2002 exhibition at Hoxton Square, reveals the full depth and scale of Grosse’s expansive approach to painting. Alongside works produced in her studio in New Zealand, the exhibition brings together large-scale spray-painted installations created in situ and canvases from her rarely seen personal archive.

Katharina Grosse’s Artistic Philosophy: A Boundless Flow Between Painting, Architecture and Sculpture

In Katharina Grosse’s practice, there is no separation between painting, architecture, and sculpture. Paint moves beyond the traditional canvas, spreading across walls, building façades, folded or draped fabrics, objects, and even directly onto the landscape itself. The artist is known for using a spray gun to apply paint, creating a sensory encounter with colour, scale, and dimensionality through broad sweeping gestures reminiscent of graffiti. In Grosse’s works, the painted image moves freely between canvas, architecture, and floor, driven by the impulse to conquer space with painting and the belief that colour is an immediate, instinctive force. Colour is used as a tool capable of altering our perception of reality.

“I Set Out, I Walked Fast”: A Spatial Transformation and a Sensory Journey

The exhibition title “I Set Out, I Walked Fast” reflects the dynamic nature of Grosse’s artistic journey and her works. In this exhibition, the artist offers an immersive, boundary-blurring, and multidimensional experience that draws the viewer in. The works are not merely to be looked at; they become spaces to be walked through, felt, and experienced. Using colour and form, Grosse reshapes the viewer’s perception of space and presents an extraordinary visual feast.

The sculptures and large-scale installations in the exhibition highlight Grosse’s interaction with space and her desire to transcend the traditional boundaries of art. Her works transform the viewer from a passive observer into an active participant. The explosive energy of colour and the fluidity of form turn each piece into a unique field of experience.

Katharina Grosse’s “I Set Out, I Walked Fast” exhibition once again proves that art is not merely an object, but also an experience, a space, and an emotion. By hosting Grosse’s groundbreaking works, White Cube Bermondsey offers a platform that pushes the boundaries of contemporary art and provokes thought in the viewer. This exhibition is an unmissable opportunity for anyone who wants to explore the power of colour and form.

Dates: 22 April – 31 May 2026