Many of us are familiar with Albrecht Dürer’s drawings and engravings and this exhibition, Dürer’s Journeys, at the National Gallery gives us plenty of those. It’s interesting though to see more of his paintings as he wanted to be recognised as a painter as well as an engraver. It’s the same old story – you […]
One-minute blog of interesting things
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As a working contemporary artist I visit many exhibitions and shows, but sometimes it is the things I see that are part of daily life that capture my interest. My one-minute blog of interesting things reflects the fact that although we are increasingly time-poor, there is creativity all around us.
Rock Paper Scissors: Jo Hummel & Ellen Hyllemose at Fold Gallery
This 2-person show, Rock Paper Scissors at FOLD Gallery, is a glorious celebration of paper. I focus here on the two largest pieces, one from each artist, facing one another across the length of the gallery space. Jo Hummel makes collages and hung constructions of painted and cut paper. These are arranged in carefully considered […]
Between Breaths: Raymond Fung at 3812
This is the first solo show by Raymond Fung, a Hong Kong-based artist and architect, with 3812 Gallery in London. Titled “Between Breaths”, it encourages our awareness of breathing, of slowing down and, as he says, of “the art of life between breaths”. His “slices”, whether vertical or horizontal, give a glimpse of imagined landscapes. […]
Shuster + Moseley at Rosenfeld Gallery
Shuster + Moseley have an exhibition “do not be afraid of the brilliant lights” , currently on at Rosenfeld Gallery. Their work is less about the materiality of their chosen medium than the way it affects the space around it. As Edward Shuster told me, their use of glass is to explore the magical element […]
Sadie Lee at New Art Projects
‘Shocking Blue: Paintings of Sandy Powell and Other Stories’ a solo show by Sadie Lee , is currently on at New Art Projects. Polished and glamorous, her portraits of award-winning costume designer Sandy Powell play with a web of references. Blue is used here with the exact copy of the Freddie Buretti-designed suit that David […]
The Seed-Keepers. Charmaine Watkiss at Tiwani Contemporary.
Custodianship was the word that came to mind when visiting this show by Charmaine Watkiss at Tiwani Contemporary. My photos only give a hint of these delicate graphite and watercolour drawings. The guardians and keepers of plant knowledge have traditionally been women, something Charmaine has knowledge of, both historically and from her mother’s family in […]
Franko B at New Art Projects
Cross My Heart at New Art Projects was the first time I have seen Franko B‘s work in real life. Comprised mainly of ceramics this is an emotionally-charged experience. I know his performance work seen on video and was surprised and moved by the power in these objects. While it’s useful to know something of […]
The Wallace Collection in London
Why has it taken me so long to return to this treasure trove? The Wallace Collection is basically a stately home bang in the centre of London, mind-boggling in its extravagance. And it’s free to visit! I came across a silverware tinker below a pair of 16th century leather shoes (in perfect condition) before sauntering […]
Fay Ballard – In Circles at Handel Street Projects.
Circles play such an important role in my visual vocabulary that I was keen to visit this show at Handel Street Projects. Fay Ballard‘s practice is based on drawing and making these circles is, for her, meditation. It is also apparent to the viewer, being quiet, contemplative pieces. Looking closely you see the slight irregularities […]
Noguchi at The Barbican Gallery
“Everything was sculpture. Any material, any idea without hindrance born into space, I considered sculpture”. So thought Isamu Noguchi and is something this comprehensive retrospective exhibition at the Barbican gallery aims to convey. How do you compress a life’s work into a one-minute blog? I can’t so will just show a few photos of objects […]
