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| Loose Threads: from black to pink, Laura Thomas Photo: Toril Brancher |
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| Painted warp detail of sample, Laura Thomas Photo: Toril Brancher |
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| Nicholas Rena Photo: Toril Brancher |
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| Ann Sutton Photo: Toril Brancher |
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| Heike Brachlow Photo: Toril Brancher |
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| Kate Blee Photo: Toril Brancher |
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| Sara Moorhouse Photo: Toril Brancher |
This exhibition entitled 'Resonant Colour' is the first of a series of 'Makers to Curators' exhibitions instigated by Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre in Cwmbran, generously supported by the Arts Council of Wales.
Alongside my work, I have had the great pleasure of selecting work from five makers whom I admire greatly. It goes without saying that this was another dream project to select work that I find hypnotically beautiful and intellectually stimulating..... many thanks to Nicholas Rena, Heike Brachlow, Sara Moorhouse, Ann Sutton and Kate Blee for kindly agreeing to be part of this exhibition.
The connecting thread is the use of colour. It is often assumed that applied artists are primarily concerned with the making process and practical function of their work, over and above conceptual and intellectual endeavours. However, here all the exhibited work sees these factors on equal footing. Colour is not a mere decorative afterthought, but is fundamental: it is at the core.
There is an accompanying publication with wonderful essays by Royden Hunt and Sara Moorhouse. Photographs are by Toril Brancher and design by Icon Creative Design. Thank you too to the wonderful team at Llantarnam Grange for this opportunity and their support.
The exhibition opening is on the 18th March, 5 - 8.30pm - please do come along if you're in the area. Hope to see you there!
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