new to my shop
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Sunday, 17 May 2009
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
CRAIGIE AITCHISON RA
28 April - 23 May 2009
The Art Shop, Wales
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After the private view there was a talk called IN CONVERSATION WITH CRAIGIE AITCHISON RA where John McEwen, writer and art critic, and the artist Craigie Aitchison talked about his new work, his influences and even the music he listens to when he is painting. The colours he uses are so luminous and beautiful.
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A collection of paintings, drawings and hand coloured carborundum etchings with collage of his Bedlington terriers.
Craigie Aitchison is an inimitable artist, a painter of Bedlington terriers, landscapes, portraits and crucifixes. This will be a unique opportunity to view and buy an exhibition of paintings, large and small, early nude drawings and a stunning recently completed 7ft wall hanging.
Hot off the press will be hand coloured carborundum etchings with collage of his Bedlington terriers, 'Wayney' and 'Sugarbush wearing hat' 2009. Both are published in limited edition of 50, signed and numbered by the artist.
Alongside will be a small supporting exhibition of work by established and the very best young emerging artists - including David Tress, George Rowlett, Nicky Hodge, Andrea McLean, Cornelia O'Donovan, Sarah Thwaites, Kumar Saraff and Ross Marklew
David Tress was part of our Critic's Choice exhibition curated by Andrew Lambirth. He lives in West Wales, the landscape of which forms the subject of many of his paintings. Widely exhibited throughout Britain and Europe with work in many public collections. His exhibition Chasing Sublime Light is currently on tour, supported by the Arts Council of Wales.
Here is a short bio of the supporting artists
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George Rowlett, also selected as part of Critic's Choice, George first came to us for a residency in the Llanthony Valley which resulted in his extremely successful show Capel y Ffin Paintings in 2005. Represented by Michael Richardson Contemporary Art, London, we have continued to show small collections of George's dynamic, powerful paintings. He is regarded as one of the best landscape painters working in Britain today.
Nicky Hodge - a new artist for us, Nicky trained at St Martins in London followed by an advanced Fine Art course and has continued to develop her artistic career with writing, curating as well as exhibiting. Her small memories series, a selection of which you will see here, provide glimpses of passing moments on tiny paintings that fit in the palm of the hand.
Cornelia O'Donovan RCA - presently on a 2 year residency along with lecturing in printmaking at Middlesex University. Cornelia is a highly talented artist, who graduated from RCA in Illustration, having also studied design and printed textiles. Her work is full of energy and vibrancy, mixing collage, textiles and drawing. Cornelia was part of a two person show here last year.
Andrea McLean - studied Fine Art at the Slade, followed by a scholarship in painting at The British School in Rome. Andrea had a solo show here in 2004 when she was artist-in-residence, working on a collection of paintings inspired by Jesse at St Mary's Priory. She has also been artist-in-residence at St. Pancras. Her work draws on historical references and medieval maps becoming visual diaries. She has work in the collection of The British Library.
Sarah Thwaites - one of our very popular long standing artists, she trained in Fine Art at Wimbledon and Goldsmiths College, and continues her exploration of landscape with a tremendous richness and intensity of mark making.
Kumar Saraff - again an extremely talented Art Shop favourite, Kumar came to us after studying painting at the Royal Academy Schools. Primarily a landscape painter, specialising in the 'effects of light on an ever changing landscape', he has had regular solo shows here over the years.
Ross Marklew is a promising, very enthusiastic young graduate from Cardiff (UWIC), soon to be studying for his MA. His paintings are very innovative, with gardens and parks often used as themes.
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The black and white image shown here is a new piece from a book I am working on at the moment which will be released later in the year as a limited edition.
Thursday, 26 March 2009
Monday, 23 February 2009
Saturday, 21 February 2009
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Friday, 23 January 2009
Saturday, 17 January 2009
New Prints from the Royal College of Art Selected by Chris Orr RA
12 Dec 2008—17 Mar 2009
In the Sir Hugh Casson Room for Friends of the Royal Academy
Since the 1950s the Royal College of Art has published original prints by its students, staff and invited artists. The Printmaking Department is one of the oldest areas of study at the College and today it is a flourishing and dynamic part of the School of Fine Art. This year 2008, has seen a change of leadership from Professor Chris Orr RA to Professor Jo Stockham.
The exhibited portfolio titled Art School is an example of the college’s annual printmaking project which includes all graduating students and core academic staff who worked with the students during their final year. Projects of this type work as both a way of commemorating the group of students (every participant receives a set) and ensure that every student leaves the Printmaking course at The Royal College of Art with an understanding of the process of editioning a print.
My choice of 10
Professor Chris Orr RA, November 2008:
"Not only as a guest on Desert Island Discs does one get the opportunity to choose one’s favourites. To celebrate my 10 years as Professor of Printmaking at the Royal College of Art I have had the privilege of indulging my taste by inviting 10 artists to the Royal College to make a print. As with all Royal College print publications the artists donated their work which was then editioned in our workshops and will be sold for the benefit of future generations of students.
"The RCA shows regularly at the London Original Print Fair and its publications are held by The British Council, the Government Arts Collection, The Victoria and Albert Museum and many other public and private collections. My choice of 10 reflects the diversity of printmaking today, from digital to traditional print methods and my own love affair with many different kinds of prints and attitudes to print. Many of the participants are Royal Academicians, including Michael Craig Martin, Tracey Emin and Bryan Kneale; other invited artists include Paula Rego, and Boyd and Evans. It is extremely important that the two institutions, The Royal Academy and the Royal College of Art have been active in encouraging and promoting printmaking as an important voice in contemporary art.
"It has always been the belief at the Royal College that the ideas, techniques and skills to make successful prints are collaborative. The artist comes to the print studio (not always an expert in printmaking) to realise ideas through the medium with craftsmen. The results can be spectacular, as this publication demonstrates. My own phrase for this is 'the realisation of poetry through mechanics'. All the work in this show is for sale and in these uncertain times when many investments are transitory, buying an original print is a pleasurable and rewarding experience."
Monday, 8 December 2008
Thursday, 6 November 2008
Saturday, 1 November 2008
HELLO CORNELIA on Etsy
This here is an 8 page A5 Litho printed book cataloging some of my favorite work. I have some for sale if you clickhere
MADE: Contemporary Craft and Applied Arts at YSP 15 November 2008 – 22 February 2009
I'm very please to say that i am showing at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park from the the 15th November 2008 please click
YSP to read more on their site.
I am showing my new collection of wool figures and animals which are made from beautiful vintage british wool blankets. They are also available at my newetsy shop
On Saturday the 7th of february 2009 i am doing a workshop called "make do and mend" where i will show how to make something new from a pre loved garment. you can read more and book now if you click
this little clicky click
Sunday, 5 October 2008
Orange Marmalade Lemon, now showing in Frank, Whitstable
On Monday my new show opened in Frank. Thankyou so much to Mary Claire and Rob, here are some pictures- it is showing for the next two months. Jonny Hannah drew the FRANK typeface, isnt it lovely? If you click on the title of this post it will take you to Frank..
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
hello friends, hunters and domestic pets everywhere
i am getting ready to have a show at FRANK in Whitstable at the end of the month which will start at in October. Frank is a space for British designers and makers selling handmade products, craft, decorative pieces and artworks. Ive stayed in London all summer so me, the bf and the whippets are going to stay by the coast and eat some fish and chips and set the show up.
Thursday, 28 August 2008
THE JOYFUL BEWILDERMENT OPENS 2/10/08
The Joyful Bewilderment...
‘The Joyful Bewilderment’
an international group exhibition showcasing the outpourings of a group of like minded image-makers. This exhibition can be seen as an expression of these artists compulsion to create. Fundamentally, the artists in the show all share an essential motivation to explore the possibilities of enhancing everyday life by making magic from the mundane. The works in the show utilize modest and direct means including works in pencil, paint and ink along with photographic works which record and celebrate everyday happenstances. All the artworks express what could be termed a ‘hope-tinged anxiety’. As such, in various ways, the works offer a subconscious social commentary on the uncertainty of the times we are all living in. Specifically, what comes to the fore are common concerns and a positive interest with dipping into the past and championing seemingly long-forgotten notions such as thriftyness and a delight in the ordinary everyday detritus of life in order to counteract the context of a world today brimming with unwanted junk and jumble that has been manufactured for the transitory ‘now’.
http://joyfulbewilderment.blogspot.com
Opens on the 2nd October, this is my piece, you can see them all here
Rough Trade East
‘Dray Walk’
Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London
E1 6QL
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
ALL ABOUT THE MYSTERY SPOT
Set up to celebrate & promote the weird & wonderful in Art & Music, Mystery Spot acts as a platform for a growing community of artists, designers & musicians to share & collaborate on a diverse range of projects, exhibitions, publications & events. The first of these
is a Group Show consisting of more than 20 of the Uk's most interesting & talented image makers, producing drawing, painting & collage as part of the eponymously themed Mystery Spot inaugural exhibition. Click
HERE to go to the blog.
The private view is next week. Come and have a drink and say hi.
DRAWING/COLLAGE PAINTING. PRIVATE VIEW AUG 21ST INDO WHITECHAPPEL E1 1DT
I will have new copies of my book to give away at the private view! amazing!
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
dog's dinner fluffy puppy plate £25 (inc p&p)
Beautifully hand painted ceramic dinner plate. This plate has been fired and is safe to eat from then hand washed or can be hung for display. (wall hanger supplied on request
Available in 4 colour ways, pink, red, blue, yellow.
Friday, 11 July 2008
everybody jazz hands!
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Design Arts Magazine featured a review of our exhibition at the Art Shop Abergavenny which was in March called "Fauna and Folly" and Caius Shaw's show "Light Contemplation".
The Review, May-June 2008 edition
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"An exhibition that caught our eye, maybe because of the serendipitious coincidence of Roman names, is the Art Shop in Abergavenny. Two RCA graduates, one an illustrator, the other a designer, prove that craft based techniques are alive and well and tremendous fun.
Cornelia originally trained in textiles and is now bringing her fertile imagination to bear on collages and drawings that are inspired by, inter alia, embroideries, hand painted tiles ad folklore.
Caius Shaw's work work has been called 'Idea's medicine for people'. Coming from a furniture design and lighting background, her explores light and shadow with drawing tools and processes including wire, etched glass, cut out paper and print. A pity they couldnt have found a Tiberius".
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Thursday, 10 July 2008
POWWOW! 17.07.08-27.07.08
This is the cover of the catalogue for my new show, you can get one at Bodhi.
POW WOW! A selection of new work. Come and have a drink on the 17th to celebrate, everybody welcome.
"Bodhi Gallery is located in the heart of Brick Lane, In London’s creative East End.
214 Brick Lane London open 11-5pm daily
Launch Party 17.07.08 at 7-11pm
Hope to See you there!
Monday, 23 June 2008
I have recently been invited to take in part in MADE, which is taking place at YSP later on this year... The dates are 15th November 2008
- 22 February 2009. The theme is Architecture, It will feature the work of 30 artists from jewelers to applied artists. The line up includes Lubna Chowdhray, Helaina Sharpley and Lauren van Helmond and maybe Paul Johnson who makes pop up architecture book.
They are just about to launch a print browser at Yorkshire Sculpture Park will be selling a selection on my prints online. There will be work from Christopher Marvel, Elaine Pamphilion, Carl Johnson, John Dilnot, Ed Boxall, Anita Klein, Ruth Green, Fiona Watson, Adrienne Craddock and more. They have a selection of etchings, collographs, screen prints etc and will be available soon!
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