159 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 7DG
Private View: Thursday 15 May, 6 – 9pm
Artist Talks: Saturday 17 May
Rachelle Allen-Sherwood. Jean Carabine. Caroline Hall. Gillian Holding. Jonathan Kelly Chapman. Junko O’Neill
There is a pleasing synchronicity attached to the notion of a group of artists showing work independently exploring different conceptions of space at a gallery called Espacio. It also nicely underscores the theme of the exhibition itself, exploring how such a broadly defined space is relevant to most visual artists, however tangentially. For some, it is the initial conceptual or formal concern, and for nearly all artists the final viewing space is an essential consideration.
Space Unfolding presents paintings by six British and international emerging artists from a wide range of backgrounds. A superficially disparate body of work is presented to allow for coherent interaction and response to the theme of space and a dialogue of unexpected connection. During the opening weekend of the exhibition the artists will be individually speaking about their work, their influences and methodologies.
Speaking ahead of the exhibition, artist, Junko O’Neill says, “Despite quite distinctively different styles and approaches to our work we are all interested in the notion of space though not always expressed. For instance, it was fascinating for me to discover during a panel discussion with Rachelle that she too is influenced by Japanese notions of space. Our individual notions complement each other well because whereas she is formally concerned with painting elements with empty space, I paint empty space itself attempting to give a space of nothingness potential”.
Her fellow artist, Gillian Holding adds, “My short response to what interests me particularly would be the oddness of the everyday; but even here, my everyday sense of place is all about a psychological response to a specific space. So it is always there, an unconscious preoccupation.”
The exhibition is organised by Junko O’Neill and Gillian Holding.
Space Unfolding is taking place at Espacio Gallery from 15-20 May 2014.
Exhibition opening hours: 11am – 7pm (except Tuesday and Wednesday 11am – 5pm)
For more details, images or interviews, contact
Gillian Holding 07952 24029 or mail@gillianholding.com
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Space Unfolding 