Entering its 5th year the Access Space's 5th exhibition has 48 pieces of art work on exhibition by various artists based on a mount of 20x20 in size hence the title.
The subject matter and style are left to the individual which had produced an eclectic mash of 20x20,s from paper mache' to prints and textiles, however surely this is what it is all about, the unknown and unexpected ranging from the figurative to the obscure or even tenuous.
Being a IT centre the exhibition has to be viewed in part with IT work taking place but this is not a detriment for as can be seen from some of the work the connection beween digital photography and IT work can sometimes be blurred and taken out of contex, but who is to say that it cannot or should not happen, we are talking artistic interpretation which relies on presenting that work to the viewer for judgement and criteque, that space none of it would happen.
The Access Space is open 11am-7pm and is situated at 3-7 Sidney Street, Sheffield
Monday, 6 September 2010
"The Working Artist"
"The Working Artist" is a joint exhibition by 7 young artists working in collaboration with each other to mount an exhibition of their work aided by collaboration with Barnsley Council in providing an empty shop situated within the town centre for the promotion of the arts by such individuals or groups such as this exhibition on display in the aptly named POD1.
The range covers photography, installation and fine art dealing with various subject pertinent to the artists own interest.
Artist exhibiting are Carys Bryan (Photography and drawing) Kate Burton (Photography)
Fiona Helen Halliday (Fine Art) Jessica Jones (Fine Art) John Ledger (Drawing) Sophie Littlewood (Sculpture) Lisa V Robinson (Fine Art)
For further information contact the Northern Young Artists at fiona'norhternyoungartists.co.uk
The range covers photography, installation and fine art dealing with various subject pertinent to the artists own interest.
Artist exhibiting are Carys Bryan (Photography and drawing) Kate Burton (Photography)
Fiona Helen Halliday (Fine Art) Jessica Jones (Fine Art) John Ledger (Drawing) Sophie Littlewood (Sculpture) Lisa V Robinson (Fine Art)
For further information contact the Northern Young Artists at fiona'norhternyoungartists.co.uk
Monday, 23 August 2010
Review of Northern Futures 10 Award
The preview evening for the shortlisted entrants of the Northern Future 10 Award look place within Barnsley's newly built Civic building which hosts a number of galleries and exhibition rooms adding to the status of the town as an up and coming place for the arts.
The exhibition featuring four categories under Fine Art, 3D design, Film, and Fashion. showed that not only does the North have a huge range of artistic talent but it has the facilities to do them justice.
It is not the purpose of this review to go into detail or extol the merits of any individual exhibitor but rather to comment on the fact that not all roads lead to London.
The exhibition runs until the 10th of September,
The exhibition featuring four categories under Fine Art, 3D design, Film, and Fashion. showed that not only does the North have a huge range of artistic talent but it has the facilities to do them justice.
It is not the purpose of this review to go into detail or extol the merits of any individual exhibitor but rather to comment on the fact that not all roads lead to London.
The exhibition runs until the 10th of September,
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Review of Mikk Murray Exhibition at Gallery 4'33"
Mikk Murray had the honour of being the opening exhibitor at the preview of the new gallery (4'33") FourThirtyThree on Mowbray Street, Sheffield
The brainchild of artist Mick Foster the gallery is situated within an industrial quarter creating and rejuvenating a new lease of life to premises in what would have been ignored and overlooked yet once again reflects what artists can see and do with nothing.
Mikk's exhibition is rather potent yet thought provoking in the message it is getting across.
For some time bees have been subjected to a mite which has decimated colonies across the world and whilst you may say "So what?" think on this, No bees=no pollination=no crop set=no crop=no food=starvation=extinction. Yet only £250.000 has been allocated to research in the UK from which a large cottage industry and food producers rely on bees.
Only a suggestion but perhaps Mikk's next bee themed exhibition in the not to far future may have to be called
"We know where the bees went but what did we do about it?"
The reviewer can see this gallery becoming a venue as the conscience of those who care about what we have, where we are going, and how we are getting there.
We look foreward to reviewing further exhibitions from 4'33"
The exhibition runs until the 20th August 2010
The brainchild of artist Mick Foster the gallery is situated within an industrial quarter creating and rejuvenating a new lease of life to premises in what would have been ignored and overlooked yet once again reflects what artists can see and do with nothing.
Mikk's exhibition is rather potent yet thought provoking in the message it is getting across.
For some time bees have been subjected to a mite which has decimated colonies across the world and whilst you may say "So what?" think on this, No bees=no pollination=no crop set=no crop=no food=starvation=extinction. Yet only £250.000 has been allocated to research in the UK from which a large cottage industry and food producers rely on bees.
Only a suggestion but perhaps Mikk's next bee themed exhibition in the not to far future may have to be called
"We know where the bees went but what did we do about it?"
The reviewer can see this gallery becoming a venue as the conscience of those who care about what we have, where we are going, and how we are getting there.
We look foreward to reviewing further exhibitions from 4'33"
The exhibition runs until the 20th August 2010
Sunday, 1 August 2010
"Old Bones Dark Waters"
The photographic exhibition "Old Bones Dark Waters" by Alan Melling at the Coterie Gallery in Shefffield opened on the 16th July 2010 to a well received viewing from a cadre of interested patrons.
Taking a totally different outlook on what is there but not usually noticed be it animal vegetable or mineral the photographer has isolate a part or details of the whole and produced an image which illuminates parts of the subject matter yet giving it an appearance of being suspended in a fathomless void.
Whilst this may be sufficient for most photographers Melling takes it to an even further stage by catching the highlights of certain parts which pushes the background deeper whilst pulling parts of the subject foreword in such a manner as to be almost resembling an oil painting.
Some of the subject matter of old bones from where the exhibition obtains its titles may seem an unlikely subject matter but that is the whole point of the exhibition where coming across the unexpected and seeing shape and form within what nature and life casts aside and creating a new visual life form has produced an exhibition of photographic merit.
Whilst Melling embraces the use of digital photography he is still an exponent of the traditional film and many of the images have been created from an old 35 mm camera which has accompanied him on many of his journeys around the world where the light can produce stunning visual effect not seen in the UK which can give rise to presumptions that digital imagery has been employed to produce the effects.
Entry to the exhibition is free.
Prints are for sale from a little as £40 which are mounted and framed ready for hanging, or prints and mounts only.
All prints are produced using best quality inks and paper which carry a manufacturers guarantee of being fade free for 70+ years.
The Gallery is situated at the bottom of Pack Horse Lane, High Green, Sheffield S35 3HY, and is open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm directions can be found on the website www.coteriegallery.co.uk
It has free parking, full disabled access, craft shop, cafe' and backs onto the Westwood Country which combined with its next door neighbours indoor children's play area makes it a pleasant few hours for the individual or families. during the school holiday.
Taking a totally different outlook on what is there but not usually noticed be it animal vegetable or mineral the photographer has isolate a part or details of the whole and produced an image which illuminates parts of the subject matter yet giving it an appearance of being suspended in a fathomless void.
Whilst this may be sufficient for most photographers Melling takes it to an even further stage by catching the highlights of certain parts which pushes the background deeper whilst pulling parts of the subject foreword in such a manner as to be almost resembling an oil painting.
Some of the subject matter of old bones from where the exhibition obtains its titles may seem an unlikely subject matter but that is the whole point of the exhibition where coming across the unexpected and seeing shape and form within what nature and life casts aside and creating a new visual life form has produced an exhibition of photographic merit.
Whilst Melling embraces the use of digital photography he is still an exponent of the traditional film and many of the images have been created from an old 35 mm camera which has accompanied him on many of his journeys around the world where the light can produce stunning visual effect not seen in the UK which can give rise to presumptions that digital imagery has been employed to produce the effects.
Entry to the exhibition is free.
Prints are for sale from a little as £40 which are mounted and framed ready for hanging, or prints and mounts only.
All prints are produced using best quality inks and paper which carry a manufacturers guarantee of being fade free for 70+ years.
The Gallery is situated at the bottom of Pack Horse Lane, High Green, Sheffield S35 3HY, and is open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm directions can be found on the website www.coteriegallery.co.uk
It has free parking, full disabled access, craft shop, cafe' and backs onto the Westwood Country which combined with its next door neighbours indoor children's play area makes it a pleasant few hours for the individual or families. during the school holiday.
Monday, 28 June 2010
Coterie Open review
Taking in two galleries the second 'Coterie Open' art exhibition opened with a preview for exhibitors, their family, friends and invited guests.
The exhibition has an eclectic mix of genres, and styles, including photography and textiles with a extra display of freestanding
textile work in gallery 'B'.
For many exhibitors this provided an opportunity to meet with other artists and exchange information on artistic styles and methods as well as providing a platform for further exhibitions.
During the course of the evening certificates and awards were presented with commended certificates and prizes awarded to Alan Jackson . Vicky Gray, and Joy Barnes. the highley commended award went to Loretta Cusworth for her painting 'Ghost Ship'
Vicky Gray Loretta Cusworth Alan Jackson
The exhibition has an eclectic mix of genres, and styles, including photography and textiles with a extra display of freestanding
textile work in gallery 'B'.
For many exhibitors this provided an opportunity to meet with other artists and exchange information on artistic styles and methods as well as providing a platform for further exhibitions.
During the course of the evening certificates and awards were presented with commended certificates and prizes awarded to Alan Jackson . Vicky Gray, and Joy Barnes. the highley commended award went to Loretta Cusworth for her painting 'Ghost Ship'Vicky Gray Loretta Cusworth Alan Jackson
The public have an opportunity to participate and become a critic by voting for the 'Public Favorite' during the exhibition period which runs until Thursday 15th July
See News Events & Exhibition pages for additional details
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
"Accessories"
The start of the Ulley Groups exhibition "Accessories" got off well with a good turn out at their preview on the Friday night.
Attended by many friends, colleagues and interested parties the evening proved to be enjoyable, and a launch pad heralding the start of this artistic interpretation of everyday objects.
As to be expected some nerves were evident as is usual when exposing work to the comments and scrutiny of our peers and public, but this is part of the agony as well as the ecstasy.
On the positive side this exhibition will no doubt be an incentive for members to continue to exhibit and produce fine art.
Attended by many friends, colleagues and interested parties the evening proved to be enjoyable, and a launch pad heralding the start of this artistic interpretation of everyday objects.
As to be expected some nerves were evident as is usual when exposing work to the comments and scrutiny of our peers and public, but this is part of the agony as well as the ecstasy.
On the positive side this exhibition will no doubt be an incentive for members to continue to exhibit and produce fine art.
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