Picasso show at Tate

Picasso and Modern British Art

15 February – 15 July 2012

 

Pablo Picasso The Three Dancers 1925 Tate © Succession Picasso/DACS 2011

Picasso remains the twentieth century’s single most important artistic figure, a towering genius who changed the face of modern art.

In a major new exhibition at Tate Britain, Picasso and Modern British Art explores his extensive legacy and influence on British art, how this played a role in the acceptance of modern art in Britain, alongside the fascinating story of Picasso’s lifelong connections to and affection for this country.
It brings together over 150 spectacular artworks, with over 60 stunning Picassos including sublime paintings from the most remarkable moments in his career, such as Weeping Woman 1937 and The Three Dancers 1925.

It offers the rare opportunity to see these celebrated artworks alongside seven of Picasso’s most brilliant British admirers, exploring the huge impact he had on their art: Duncan Grant, Wyndham Lewis, Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore, Francis Bacon, Graham Sutherland and David Hockney.

Picasso and Modern British Art is the first exhibition to trace Picasso’s rise in Britain as a figure of both controversy and celebrity. From his London visit in 1919, working on the scenery and costumes for Diaghilev’s ballet The Three Cornered Hat; to his post-war reputation and political appearances; leading up to the phenomenally successful 1960 Tate exhibition.
Full of beautiful and inspirational artworks, this exhibition is an unmissable treat and a fascinating insight into how British art became modern.

Colour studies for the next work

The future is not orange, instead blue and yellow.

Ultramarine blue and yellow to be included in the new work.

Damien Hirst exhibition at the Gagosian

I saw the latest exhibition at the Gagosian today which features a collection of Damien Hirst's spot paintings. I love the simplicity and vibrant colour combinations. How does he manage to combine such a vaste array of colours into a visually cohesive painting?! Obviously the white helps. Very impressive and well worth a look, click on the link below to see more.

Damien Hirst exhibition at the Gagosian, Britannia Street

Artwork Construction

Building new work.

Studio

A snow covered studio

First Thursdays - February

A busy Vyner Street Gallery on a cold First Thursdays! Two months to go before our exhibition in April (4th to the 7th).

Being regular participants at the First Thursday Gallery openings, we've had plenty of opportunities to peruse the gallery spaces down Vyner Street and we've always particularly liked this one. It's got a great atmosphere, good clear white lighting and well proportioned rooms to stand back and properly view artwork. Check out their past exhibitions on:

www.vynerstreetgallery.co.uk

And did I mention... our event on the 4th to the 7th of April?... Be great to see you there!

Work in progress

I don't want to give away too much, but here's a close up preview of the next artwork I'm working on. I'm experimenting with a new execution of my isometric work. It's yet to be decided whether it'll be in our exhibition is April.