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Augustine Carr's Summa Theologica conveys art's process and practice

Combining a range of creative mediums, Augustine Carr – tipped as one of Britain's most exciting young artists – highlights the process and practice of his work for new exhibition, Summa Theologica.

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Glossy black sculptural form in the foreground with a framed painting of bare trees in a landscape displayed on the wall behind it

Featuring photography, sculpture and film, the Royal College of Art graduate creates work that rejects an emphasis on representation in favour of what lies behind the final creation. Carr's past work has been described as "childish" in nature – irreverent and playful. His inventive use of scale encourages onlookers to both immerse and distance themselves from the pieces.

The artist represented the RCA at Art Dubai, has been shortlisted for the Bloomberg Prize and is currently working on a Frieze week event with After Projects.

Summa Theologica runs until 30 July at No. 20, 20 Cross Street, London, N1. Discover more at augustinecarr.com.

Black sculptural form with organic, flowing shapes and glossy finish displayed in a gallery space with framed artworks on the wall behind
Bright yellow abstract sculptural form sitting atop a weathered vintage book against a plain background
Two black metal display stands, one lower holding white sculptural elements, the other taller supporting a bright yellow abstract form
Close-up of bright yellow glazed sculptural forms with undulating surfaces and reflective finish
Yellow and green peppers with hollowed centres arranged closely together
Abstracted seaweed forms in navy, olive and tan painted across an open book with faint text visible on the pages
Framed open sketchbook with watercolour paintings of bare trees with blue trunks against golden-brown ground on facing pages
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