For this sculpture, titled Contorta, I wanted the work to have an organic feel to it like branches and tree roots. With this in mind I added new bends to the reclaimed rollcages that I had already cut down to smaller lengths. And although I had spent much time planning it in my mind the sculpture took on life of its own as it developed and grew. Once again, I used French boules sets for the larger balls and also added small mini boules. To me the larger balls are like fruit or tubers and the smaller balls are like new growth in Spring as it spreads…
This painting is experimental in both technique and subject matter. I have used both acrylic in the early stages building up layers and dribbling paint from a stick at different angles. I then used glazes of oil paint to build up depth, colour and tonal changes. As for the subject – well judge for your self.
What an evening, the private view (Thursday 17 September) of the self-portraits by Cambridge Arts Movement members was a huge success. I was amazed by the variety of work entered by the other 29 artists and the feedback from the many visitors was very positive. It was amazing to see the variety of styles and techniques used – how each artist approached the subject differently.
The exhibition runs until the 30th September so if you get a chance visit the Williams Art Gallery in Gwyder Street, Cambridge. Or visit the Williams Gallery site
CAMaraderie is an exciting collection of self-portraits created specially for this show by all 30 current members of the movement. Expect the unexpected from this diverse collection of artists – paintings, sculptures, photographs, montages and more. But all within the confines of a specially-made A3 panel.
CAMaraderie will run at Gwydir Street, Cambridge until the end of September then selected works will move to our corridor gallery space in Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre from 6 to 30 October.
Have finally completed the first of a new series of paintings titled them ‘Explorations of the Mind’. I have struggled with the title and toyed with Mindscape, Dreamscape and Mind Exploration but they just did not seem right.
Exhibited at Williams Art Gallery
Below is the first in the series (I have two more underway). For this, I have used used acrylic paint, oil paint and car spray paint.
Explorations of the Mind 1
Finally, my painting titled Mayday Marina is dry enough to be hung in an exhibition at the Williams Gallery. Whilst painting this, I really wanted to capture some the energy of the busy yachts and the array of colours. I applied the paint thickly with big brushes and palette knives.
Mayday Marina
Two of my abstract paintings are now hanging at Cambridge based Williams Art Gallery.
I have had some very positive feedback about both paintings, Inside Out and Street Walk, from fellow artists and visitors. It always good to get feedback (good or bad) especially with abstract art as it is fascinating to find out if the viewer sees what you intended or something completely new. A lot of work time and much thinking went into creating both paintings.
Street Walk - oil on canvas
Trinity - metal sculpture
Here is a pic of my metal sculpture titled Trinity in my garden.
Just completed another painting titled ‘Street Walk’ and added it to www.ashwinstudio.co.uk. It is a abstract oil painting in and another in my recycled art series and I have left brief glimpses of the original painting (a landscape) untouched.
I’m exhibiting alongside Gail de Cordova, Tess Recordon and Nick Welsh in the 4@5 Abstracts exhibition. I am showing 2 paintings, 2 sculptures and one mixed media.
Constructed from surgical instruments
The work by Nick Welsh is very graphical and based on his recent journey to San Francisco and well worth a look. And the paintings by Gail and Tess are also very beautiful and impressive.
We just had the private view a lot of people turned out and best of all really liked the work.
Gallery details:
Open Tuesdays and Fridays 10am to 5pm
Late opening Wednesdays 10am to 7pm
Closed Mondays and most Thursdays
10am to 5pm Saturday
11am to 5pm Sundays
Full online information at:
Williams Art & Antiques
No 5 Dale’s Brewery
(beneath the old clock)
Gwydir Street
Cambridge
CB1 2LJ
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