Marsden Woo Gallery

29 September 2012

SILO STUDIO INTERVIEWED IN DX-LONDON

Attua Aparicio and Oscar Wanless of Silo Studio have been featured in a fantastic interview on new design website DX-London.

In the article the innovative design duo explain their unusual design processes and the ideas behind their work.

http://dx-london.com/hand-made-high-tech-silo-studio/article/

Be sure to visit their current exhibition now showing at Marsden Woo and see their inspired and extraordinary objects for yourself!

Silo Studio 'Doric Light' (2012) photo © Philip Sayer

OPENING NEXT MONTH: NAO MATSUNAGA AT DAIWA FOUNDATION JAPAN HOUSE

Marsden Woo Gallery artist Nao Matsunaga's solo show 'My Primal Memory' will open at Daiwa Foundation Japan House on October 19th and runs until December 13th.

In this exhibition he responds to his ideas and experiences of dual cultural and national identity, reflecting on his formative years growing up in Japan, and the latter part of his childhood in England:

'...as people, we haven't really changed at all over thousands of years, the way we interact, think and feel is still the same, even though the tools we use have changed.'

Please click the following link to find out more about this show:
http://www.dajf.org.uk/exhibition/my-primal-memory-by-nao-matsunaga

Photo © Nao Matsunaga

Matsunaga's Marsden Woo Gallery show 'Stones and Bones' is currently showing in our main gallery space until October 27th.

22 September 2012

NAO MATSUNAGA AND SILO STUDIO NOW SHOWING AT MARSDEN WOO GALLERY

We have returned from our August break with a flourish and are currently showing work from exciting ceramic artist Nao Matsunaga in our main gallery space and exhibiting vibrant design duo Silo Studio in our Project Gallery.

Matsunaga works with dualities and contradictions that include his use of clay with wood, while Silo Studio create radical, functional and decorative domestic objects.

Both exhibitions will run until 27th October, be sure not to miss these captivating shows! Here are some wonderful installation photographs by Philip Sayer:

Nao Matsunaga, installation view (2012), photo © Philip Sayer

Nao Matsunaga, installation view with Bender or Misunderstood to foreground (2012)
photo © Philip Sayer

Silo Studio, Doric Light (2012), photo © Philip Sayer

Silo Studio, installation view (2012), photo © Philip Sayer

Silo Studio, installation view with Geode Lidded Vessel and Bangles (2012)
photo © Philip Sayer

5 September 2012

JAMES EVANS 'AMBUGATION' REVIEW IN CERAMIC REVIEW

We were delighted to see such a fantastic review for James Evans' recent Marsden Woo Project Space show 'Ambugation' in the latest issue of Ceramic Review.

"It is a mark of a confident artist to be able to assimilate influences with authority and speak with an individual voice, and Evans' quietly evolving work certainly does this with confidence and maturity." - Ceramic Review, Issue 257

The review is on page 26 and is by Robert Kesseler- visual artist and Professor of Ceramic Art and Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London.

James Evans 'Cleft' (2012) photo @ Philip Sayer

4 September 2012

UPCOMING SHOWS!

We are now back after our Summer break!

Our next exhibitions will be the mixed media and ceramic sculpture of Nao Matsunaga's Stones and Bones in the upstairs gallery and the project space downstairs will feature the playful furniture of exciting design duo Silo Studio.

Both shows open on September 13th, we look forward to seeing you!

Nao Matsunaga, works in progress, photo © Philip Sayer

Silo Studio, chain, image © Silo Studio

7 July 2012

TOM FOULSHAM AT DESIGN MIAMI/BASEL

Another Marsden Woo associated artist, Tom Foulsham (he had a solo show in our Project Space in early 2011), has been exhibiting a specially commissioned new body of interactive work titled 'Go Round' at Design Miami/Basel. Foulsham was one of the three recipients of the W Hotels Designers of the Future Award 2012, each of whom were asked to respond to the brief 'From Spark to Finish'. Follow this link to see Wallpaper Magazine's short video in which Foulsham explains more about the work... http://www.wallpaper.com/video/design/w-hotels-designer-of-the-future-award-2012/1696462619001

Foulsham pictured with part of his installation at Design Miami/Basel
Photo © Design Miami/Basel

6 July 2012

OPENING NEXT WEEK: OWEN BULLETT AT CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN

Marsden Woo associated artist Owen Bullett will be exhibiting a new piece of work in the group show 'Pertaining to Things Natural...', curated by David Worthington, at Chelsea Physic Garden from 10 July to 31 October - a good warm up for our sculptural double bill later this year! For our final show in 2012, Bullett will take over the main gallery with his second solo show at Marsden Woo, whilst fellow sculptor and occasional collaborator Rupert Ackroyd tackles the Project Space.

Chelsea Physic Garden: http://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/index.html

At Marsden Woo: Owen Bullett (main gallery) and Rupert Ackroyd (project space), 1 November 2012 - 5 January 2013. Please follow this link to download our freshly updated 2012 - 2013 exhibition programme: http://www.marsdenwoo.com/docs/exhibition_programme_july_2012.pdf

3 July 2012

TWO GALLERY ARTISTS FEATURING IN THE UPCOMING JERWOOD OPEN EXHIBITION

Both Nao Matsunaga and James Rigler will feature in the Jerwood Makers Open exhibition which opens next week: specially commissioned work from emerging talent at the forefront of applied arts today. Each artist will be exhibiting major bodies of brand new work, which also forms an exciting precursor to both of their upcoming solo shows here at Marsden Woo over coming next year.
Jerwood Makers Open, 11 July - 26 August 2012 at Jerwood Space.
http://www.jerwoodvisualarts.org/
Upcoming Marsden Woo shows; Nao Matsunaga 13 Sept - 27 Oct 2012, James Rigler 21 Mar - 4 May 2013.

James Rigler, 'Gothic Lantern' (2011) photo © Philip Sayer

Nao Matsunaga, 'Folklore (Landscape)' (2012) photo © Philip Sayer

30 June 2012

BRYAN ILLSLEY, CHRISTOPHER REID AND ALIDA SAYER: 'BAA' IS NOW OPEN

Our new Project Space show, an experimental collaboration between poet Christopher Reid, artist Bryan Illsley and visual designer and artist Alida Sayer, is now open and will run until 31 July. Here's a taster, with some brilliant installation shots by Philip Sayer...

Bryan Illsley, Christopher Reid, Alida sayer: 'Baa'. Photo © Philip Sayer

28 June 2012

KEN EASTMAN 'THE SHAPE OF THINGS' IS NOW OPEN

Ken Eastman's latest exhibition is now open in our main gallery, featuring a brand new series of sensitively colourful and richly textured sculptural ceramic vessels. Some wonderful photos by Philip Sayer, but be sure to visit before the 31 July to see the show in its full glory!

'The Shape of Things', installation shot (2012)

photo © Philip Sayer courtesy of Marsden Woo Gallery

'The Shape of Things', installation shot (2012)

photo © Philip Sayer courtesy of Marsden Woo Gallery

(centre) 'Give it Time', ceramic (2012), 42.5 x 37 x 28 cm

photo © Philip Sayer courtesy of Marsden Woo Gallery

(right) 'Minster', ceramic (2012), 35 x 34 x 21.5 cm

photo © Philip Sayer courtesy of Marsden Woo Gallery

30 May 2012

UPCOMING SHOWS... EXCITING STUFF

Our next set of shows will be opening soon. In the main gallery Ken Eastman will be showing a brand new series of dynamic and richly coloured ceramic vessels in 'The Shape of Things'. Meanwhile the Project Space will play host to the experimental project 'Baa' - based upon a collaboration between artist Bryan Illsley and poet Christopher Reid in the form of a small run artist's book, translated by visual designer and artist Alida Sayer into an immersive environment of still and changing text.

For more information please visit our exhibitions pages: www.marsdenwoo.com/exhibitions.htm

Or to view individual press releases (pdf)

Ken Eastman : http://www.marsdenwoo.com/docs/press_eastman_12.pdf

'Baa' : http://www.marsdenwoo.com/docs/press-baa-12.pdf

24 May 2012

CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK 2012

Clerkenwell has been buzzing this week as visitors flock to the area for it's annual Design Week. The three days of exhibitions, talks and events have proven even more successful this year than last, perhaps due in part to the vastly improved weather (last year it RAINED every day). Today is the last chance to have a look around and take some of it in... including a trip to our gallery of course!

Clerkenwell Design Week 2012
Tuesday 22nd - Thursday 24th May
10am - 9pm daily

For more information go to http://www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com/

Photo by Rachael Crabtree

17 May 2012

SHOWS NOW ON: CHUN LIAO AND JAMES EVANS TO 16 JUNE 2012

Some fantastic pictures by Philip Sayer here from our current shows; Chun Liao in the main gallery and James Evans 'Abugation' in the Project Space. Both shows feature substantial new bodies of work from the two ceramic artists. For Liao this comprises a series of incredibly elegant and vibrantly pigmented vessels shown both singly and as part of large intricate installations. Meanwhile, Evans wows with his bold biomorphic sculptures, which now integrate intriguing display stands and an array of metallic and richly layered surface finishes. Both shows continue to 16 June.

Chun Liao, 'For You' (2012)
photo © Philip Sayer

Chun Liao, installation shot (2012)
photo © Philip Sayer

3 May 2012

TORD BOONTJE'S NEW SHOP AND STUDIO NOW OPEN

The internationally acclaimed designer Tord Boonjte has a long-standing relationship with Marsden Woo Gallery. He has exhibited with us several times over the years, most recently with The Lacemaker (Jun-Jul 2010) which comprised a multitude of painstakingly crafted and highly experimental pieces. Most had been woven and bound by hand using natural materials such as bamboo and raffia, employing techniques based upon those of traditional lacemaking. The show's spectacular centrepiece was a black web-like woven sofa.

Well now some of the pieces that were featured in The Lacemaker have made a re-appearance, alongside an array of Boontje's other products, one-off and limited edition pieces and the man himself at his brand new shop and studio in Shoreditch, which opened it's doors last week. With this new venture he aims to bring the designs closer to the creative process that spawns them and playfully displays them for sale in his own unique way. In doing so he has created an exciting and wondrous environment that is well worth a visit!

Tord Boontje Shop
23 Charlotte Road
Shoreditch
London
EC2A 3PB

www.tordboontje.com

20 April 2012

RICK POYNER ARTICLE ABOUT THE PORTRAITURE OF PHILIP SAYER

Rick Poyner has just posted a fascinating article on the Design Observer website about the work of photographer Philip Sayer, focusing particularly on his iconic portraiture throughout the 1980s for Blueprint magazine. Sayer has a long standing relationship with Marsden Woo and his own new website, the launch of which lead to Poyner's article, was designed and built by our Creative Consultant Alida Sayer.

'Like a lot of viewers, I first encountered Sayer’s photographs in the pages of Blueprint in the 1980s.... (the magazine) had over-sized pages so the pictures needed to work hard to justify all the space they were given and the cover, always a portrait in the early years, was the most critical of all. Sayer, an associate editor, became a master of the magnetically appealing cover shot....
Sayer was... an image-maker whose way of shooting people defined the classic look of Blueprint in those years, helping to give it a visual impact and an editorial presence that it has never equaled since.'
Words © Rick Poyner, from the article published 20 April 2012 on the designobserver.com website

Follow this link to view the article in full: http://observatory.designobserver.com/entry.html?entry=33738
Philip Sayer's website: http://www.philipsayerpartnership.com/

Arata Isozaki. Photograph: Phil Sayer. Art editors; Simon Esterson & Stephen Coates. May 1988

12 April 2012

PATRICK MIFSUD FEATURE IN 'BOB' MAGAZINE

Bob, the international magazine of space design, based in Korea, has just published a beautiful double-page spread about Patrick Mifsud's recent exhibition in our Project Space, 'On Different Levels'. The show was also voted one of the top ten recent installations by online readers of Dutch architecture and interiors magazine Frame.

http://www.frameweb.com/news/top-10-most-popular-installations

Frame online news

10 April 2012

ALIDA SAYER LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

Marsden Woo Gallery's Creative Consultant and associated artist Alida Sayer has just re-launched her website for 2012, which features a new design and a selection of her latest animated pieces along with some previously unseen images from past projects. Her work has just been featured in two new books; 'Lettering: A Reference Manual of Techniques' by Andrew Haslam (Laurence King, UK) and 'Typoholic' (Viction:ary, Hong Kong) and is also due to appear in an upcoming title by German publisher Gestalten this summer.

Please follow this link to view the new site: www.alidarosie.co.uk