Some images from my latest curation project......
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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!
