The work of a diverse group of artists and designer craftsmen currently attending the Professional Practice Course at the Mary Ward Centre is brought together for the first time in the exhibition “dis-am-big-u-a-tion”. The work covers a wide range of disciplines and materials from painting and sculpture to textiles and glass. Although different to each other in terms of influences or approaches to the making process itself, they are drawn together by the shared desire to develop both the individuality and potential of their work.
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C. Allen
Glass artist C. Allen explores both geometric and organic patterns using bursts of vibrant colours to create visually stunning mirrors, glass wall-pieces, sun-catchers and mobiles that play with light, for your enjoyment and to change the view.
Reclaimed Victorian Mirror with Wisteria and Dragonfly P.O.A.
Tropical Fish Panel P.O.A.
Multi Coloured Mirror P.O.A.
Michelle Fernandez
Michelle graduated from Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen, furthering her studies in jewellery at the Royal College of Art. Seedpods, fruit and other structural forms found in nature are sources of inspiration in the creation of her jewellery. It is the contrast between the complex and the simple which inspires. Fluid and sinuous forms are enhanced by the use of coloured lacquers creating unique and individual pieces.
Kostas Georgiou graduated from Chelsea College of Art & Design in 2007. His abstract paintings in acrylic on canvas reflect his interest in the politics and music of the 60's and 70's. He has been known to sing acappella in front of his paintings, an act which disrupts interpretation of the paintings and ameliorates the operation of the machine.
Parallel Postulate 1, 2008 (acrylic on canvas) 20” x 20” £300
Parallel Postulate 2, 2008 (acrylic on canvas) 20” x 20” £300
Julia Hamilton
Julia Hamilton's work is autobiographical and often includes images of cars, ornaments, trees, birds, and forests with London as their backdrop. Julia was born in London in 1962 and graduated in English and Fine Art at Exeter University in 1983. In 1995 she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Printmaking at Central St Martin's and in 2002 graduated in Fine Art Painting at City and Guilds School of Art in London. She lives and works in Hackney.
London Fields 1, 2008 (pen, ink and watercolour on paper) £700
London Fields 2, 2008 (pen, ink and watercolour on paper) £700
Mr and Mrs Mouse, 2008 (oil on canvas) £700
“Remember when…”, 2008 (oil on canvas) £700
Jacqui James
I studied textile and surface design at London College of Communication and at Buckinghamshire University. I like my work to be as eco-friendly as possible, so I use a large percentage of recycled materials. At the moment I am making bags using a variety of techniques including print, knit and weave.
Assorted bags, priced £30-£70, click on image for more details.
Pim De Jdamrong
N owadays, everything is culture. Everything means something. Anything can be represented by something else. It is the same within fashion, a product of culture and individualism. There are shared values between the individual and the majority. The morality in the clothing business should not only be about human interest, but should also be about how we could live harmoniously with nature. The natural right policy for me is about moral and aesthetic values.
Uma Mahadeva's work involves drawing and installation informed by her previous experience in architecture. Recent work explores myth across cultures and ancient sculptures making connections between drawing, 2D maquettes and the space of the gallery.
She disrobes to schedule, 2008
£300 (framed) (collage on screenprinted newspaper) 59.5 x 39cm £225 (unframed)
Three-Part Drawing Interrupted, 2008
(ink and pencil on paper) Three panels 50 x 70 cm £ 375
The Marine Boy Kings Revenge, 2008
£ 300 (framed) (collage on screenprinted newspaper) 59.5 x 39 cm £225 (unframed)
Wolfie
Wolfie works in a variety of mediums, from print, painting and photography to digital composites. His rug designs are available to commission. He can be contacted by email at:
Edition of 5 (digital composite), click on image for more details
Ben Swift
Land circles
These are a series of models for development into large scale earth workings specifically designed for the public domain. They are a development from earlier art works and can be seen purely as sculpture.
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