Marsden Woo Gallery: June 2016

22 June 2016

NOW ON: KERRY JAMESON, 'ALCHEMY' UNTIL 16 JULY

Some stunning installation images below by Philip Sayer of our current show - Kerry Jameson, Alchemy.

Please take a look at our website for more information about this captivating exhibition: http://www.marsdenwoo.com/press.htm

Alchemy continues until 16 July.

Installation view of Kerry Jameson, Alchemy at Marsden Woo Gallery (2016) image © Philip Sayer

14 June 2016

UPCOMING SHOW: KERRY JAMESON, 'ALCHEMY' 15 JUNE - 16 JULY 2016

Acts of transformation and transmutation are key driving forces behind Kerry Jameson's upcoming exhibition. Taking inspiration from shamanic aspects of alchemy, and early culture such as the Lascaux cave paintings of the Paleolithic era, this new series of work evokes the movement of a primal state of consciousness into a place of realisation, and her strange, dream-like creatures form a powerful link between the mythological and the everyday.

The show takes pace from 15 June - 16 July, more details can be found on our website: http://www.marsdenwoo.com/press.htm

8 June 2016

LAST CHANCE TO SEE: BRYAN ILLSLEY AND COMPANY LIMITED 'TIMEPIECES' WITH ALISON BRITTON, ROBERT MARSDEN AND NAO MATSUNAGA

We are now in the last few days of our current show - Bryan Illsley and Company Limited, Timepieces with Alison Britton, Robert Marsden and Nao Matsunaga will close at 4pm this Saturday.

For more information about this exhibition and to read about our upcoming show, have a look at the press section of our website: http://www.marsdenwoo.com/press.htm

Bryan Illsley and Company Limited, 'Timepieces' (2016) image © Philip Sayer

3 June 2016

MARSDEN WOO GALLERY ARTISTS NAO MATSUNAGA AND JAMES RIGLER SHOWING AT THE NEW ART CENTRE

Marsden Woo Gallery artists Nao Matsunaga and James Rigler are currently showing in Material Language: New Work in Clay at the New Art Centre. The exhibition, curated by Sarah Griffin and Alun Graves, also includes works by Neil Brownsword, Phoebe Cummings, Richard Deacon, Keith Harrison, Marit Tingleff, Annie Turner and Jesse Wine.

The show runs until 24 July. For more information, please see the New Art Centre website here: http://sculpture.uk.com/programme/material-language-new-work-in-clay/

Some beautiful photos below of the work on display, as well as snapshots from the wonderful private view in May. Let's hope the sunshine comes back soon!

Installation view: Material Language, in the New Art Centre gallery (2016) image © New Art Centre

Installation view: Material Language, in the Artists House (2016) image © New Art Centre

Phoebe Cummings, Antediluvian Swag in the Summer House (2016) image © New Art Centre

Installation view of Material Language, with James Rigler, The Cuckoo (left) (2016)

Installation view of Material Language, Nao Matsunaga, As Long As We Are Together (2016)

Installation view of Material Language, James Rigler, The Long Shadow (2016)

1 June 2016

ALISON BRITTON PRESENTED WITH AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CREATIVITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP AT LONDON CRAFT WEEK

Last month, Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Loewe, presented the Award for Outstanding Creativity and Craftsmanship to Marsden Woo Gallery artist Alison Britton at the London Craft Week Opening Party. Anderson said that for him, Alison signified the best of craft in this country for creative and poetic expression combined with craft skill. Congratulations, Alison! http://www.londoncraftweek.com/news_blog/vanessa-swann-highlights-week#open-gallery

Alison is also featured in Frieze Magazine's May issue in a fascinating discussion with Caroline Achaintre, Aaron Angell and Richard Slee, chaired by Amy Sherlock, speaking about their work in clay and the medium's position between art and craft:

'Craft occupies an unstable position in the spectrum of art design and I don't think it has ever, since it was the normal way of producing everything, had a fixed place.It can be an absolute taboo at some points and, currently, it's very appealing, but it's always being redefined and always on the move. If you tried to put an edge around it, a defined border between art, craft and design, then you'd be stuck, I think. The discipline would die.'
- Alison Britton, Frieze No. 179, May 2016

Registered Frieze users can read the full article online here: https://www.frieze.com/article/two-places

Alison Britton's remarkable retrospective continues at the V&A until 4 September, and she is showing in our current exhibition here at Marsden Woo Gallery - Bryan Illsley and Company Limited', running til 11 June.