So this is what I was expecting from Michael Craig-Martin at the Royal Academy: massive doses of strong colour. Look at how he has integrated some of his staple images into the classical architecture. Fabulous. Everyday and anonymous objects take on a new importance when recoloured and expanded. I liked the visual game on this […]
Michael Craig-Martin at the Royal Academy. Post 2 of 2.
Michael Craig-Martin at the Royal Academy. Post 1 of 2.
There was so very much more in this show, Michael Craig-Martin at the Royal Academy than I’d expected, hence the 2 blog posts. I was only familiar with the artist’s bright coloured pieces which you’ll see in the second post. I was completely unaware of Craig-Martin‘s earlier work, influenced by Marcel Duchamp. Seeing this helped […]
Tracy Emin at White Cube
The more I see of Tracey Emin and her work, the more I admire her. Her art, yes, but also her commitment to the future of art in this country. This solo exhibition titled I followed you till the end was at White Cube Bermondsey which I visited a couple of times. Emin paints with […]
Strands, an ArtCan show Downstairs at The Department Store in Brixton.
This post is different as I’m including my work, not just other people’s. Strands was an ArtCan member group show held at The Department Store in Brixton and sponsored by Suna Interior Design. I had 3 pieces selected by the curators: Harmonic Drift (shadows are integral to these Drifts hence the detail shot below) and […]
Rana Begum at Kate MacGarry
This recent show of Rana Begum‘s at Kate MacGarry deals with space and light using her trademark abstract minimalism. Begum uses the slanting structure of vents as her point of exploration. These sculptures look so light and delicate, the colour tints moving from pale to strong as they approach the ground. Can you believe that […]
The Charterhouse in London. Post 2 of 2. The interior.
I had the impression of stepping back in time walking around The Charterhouse, this active and thriving community in the centre of London. The almshouse offers independent communal living with support for over 40 “Brothers”, the name given to both male and female residents. It was originally a Christian organisation but all faiths may live […]