'BuyArtFair' & The Manchester Contemporary

 

I visited the 'BuyArtFair' & The Manchester Contemporary (The largest fair of critically engaged visual art outside of London) at the weekend in Manchester. Its a really great show with over 70 galleries representing 500 artists. Saw some amazing work (and some not so amazing also i have to add...but something for everyone!). The buyartfair is every year - worth signing up to the mailing list: www.buyartfair.co.uk/ to get information & up dates.

 

I loved Lisa Swerlings work.They are beautiful works and the humour is great - really make you smile at the observations and wry comments. Also the comments are so positive and make you reflect on your life (bit deep!)- would love to own one of these. i think its interesting that Lisa studied philosophy before switching to art as her comments are very philosophical

 

Her work is called 'Glass Cathedral' which are  are a series of shadowbox sculptures containing brilliant tiny worlds inhabited by miniature people. There is something about the relative scale of the people inhabiting these boxes, that makes their pursuits by turns heroic, tragic, humorous, wistful – a celebration of the human condition.

http://glasscathedrals.com/portfolio/

'Waiting for Inspiration'

An empty space? Or filled with the infinite possibilities of inspiration...

    

 A Woman’s Work

'The only bit of housework I enjoy is sweeping, especially sweeping up pink glitter. I feel like some ideal of womanhood. This lovely lady carefully sweeps up the sparkling remains of the day, dignified and optimistic'.

 

'The World is a scary place, but I have Armbands'

'Believe'.
"Do you believe in fairies? Say quick that you believe. If you believe, clap your hands!"

'Destined for Greatness'

We are all destined for greatness.
Just with some of us it seems to be taking longer than anticipated.

 

'Faith in Superglue'

But did I actually use superglue?...

'Smoking Kills'

This was one of my first boxes, designed about 7 years ago. Most people see it as anti-smoking, I'm thinking - hm - so god smokes Marlborough Lights?

 

 

Paul Merrick

http://www.paulmerrick.co.uk/

 

 Also loved the work of Paul Merrick who was exhibiting with www.workplacegallery.co.uk/

Plywood, Melamine, Powder Coated Steel, Magazine, Pins

Chipboard, Plywood, MDF, Sterling Board, Perspex, Dust, Cushions
220cm x 208cm
 
 
http://www.creativetourist.com/articles/art/manchester/art-at-the-edge-and-at-home-the-festival-gallery/

Antlers Gallery

www.antlersgallery.com

 
Antlers is a commercial art gallery, nomadic by design. Based in Bristol, we produce temporary exhibitions in varying locations, with our only permanent base being online.
We represent a select group of contemporary artists through exhibitions, art fairs, consultancy and private sales. Antlers is committed to showcasing a burgeoning scene of artists who explore natural history, narrative and folklore through compelling and impeccably executed work.
As well as selling original artwork, Antlers also have an active publishing wing, working with artists to produce limited edition prints and multiples. These are available to buy both during our shows and through our online shop.

Rose Sanderson

Rose’s work is greatly influenced by things that are generally disregarded in the world around her. She explores the fields of natural history, entomology, anatomy to find strange objects and creatures. Where some may see ugliness, be disgusted or think a thing distasteful, Rose finds beauty and intrigue. Her paintings aim to invite people to explore beyond their first impressions and delve deeper into the heart of nature.

Rose’s delicate paintings and drawings upon recycled materials and old book covers relate to the subject as part of a story within the wider world into which it is born. Anatomy has always been an influential source of inspiration, seeing beauty in nature and creation in all its glory. Art and Science go hand in hand, a fascinating and intriguing part of our existence, of which Rose aims to explore in detail.

Rebecca Hiscocks

Rebecca is inspired by the uncanny and the macabre. Her intricate compositions reflect a combined fascination of bizarre medical histories and a wonder of the structure and inner workings of both man and animals.
She finds influence from the 18th Century etchings of anatomical pioneer William Cheselden and the surreal assemblings of Frederik Ruysch. Her research into anatomy and natural history further informs her visual narrative. Rebecca uses a combination of architectural decoration and a muted pallet in order to create a softness and beauty as a contrast to the invasiveness of surgery. Her detailed studies are executed using pen, ink and print.
Read an interview with Rebecca on our blog here :- http://www.antlersgallery.com/artist-interview-rebecca-hiscocks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.atelierrosegray.co.uk

 

 

We have a range of original etchings, screenprints, woodcuts and lithographs in stock from Royal Academy artists including Sir Peter Blake, Christopher Le Brun, Tracey Emin, Barbara Rae, Stephen Chambers, RB Kitaj, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, Sandra Blow, Sir Terry Frost, Joe Tilson and Eileen Cooper. Also available to order, Anish Kapoor, Gary Hume, Grayson Perry and Gavin Turk. Also in stock are prints from Young British Artists (although not so young!) Gavin Turk, Damien Hirst, Elizabeth Magill, Mat Collishaw, Marc Quinn, Bob & Roberta Smith.

 

A great range of artists - particularly liked the work of RAID 71

RAID 71

'How soon is now' - Published 2013, screen print, 90 x 70 cm

 

Neil Canning

Catalan VIII