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 […]
Shuster + Moseley at Rosenfeld Gallery
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 […]