13th June - 5th July 2008
108 Fine Art, Harrogate
Please contact the gallery for opening times
Tel: 01423 819108 / 07798 908857
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108 FINE ART - SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2008
METROPOLITAN ACQUIRE MAJOR JOASH WOODROW PAINTING
Leeds Metropolitan University have recentlyacquired ‘Golden Trees’ by Joash Woodrow. This excellent example of Woodrow’s painting is thought to date from the early 1980’s and depicts a view of the allotments in Chapel Allerton; close to the artist’s home and a subject that fascinated him for more than twenty years. The purchase of this large scale work follows on from the publication of the Joash Woodrow ‘Landscapes’ book published by the University in 2007, and the subsequent major retrospective exhibition held at the University Art Gallery. A ceremony will be held at the University Gallery on the 4th of June, when the University will receive the painting into its collection, along with a select group of drawings and watercolours donated by Joash Woodrow’s family.
This significant purchase by one of the nations leading universities consolidates Woodrow’s place as a major figure in the history of post war British Art; whose work has in only a few years become recognised internationally. Leeds Metropolitan University joins a growing number of public art collections who own examples of the works by Joash Woodrow; including Leeds City Art Gallery, Manchester Art Gallery, Hull University Art Gallery, The Ben Uri Gallery - London, Liverpool University Art Gallery.
PAUL REID RETROSPECTIVE – PERTH ART GALLERY
The long awaited exhibition of paintings and drawings by Paul Reid recently opened at Perth City Art Gallery. This first touring exhibition of Reid’s remarkable mythological paintings continues until 5th July 2008. Consisting of twenty five works the exhibition features most of his large scale paintings produced since he graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in 1998.
The exhibition will continue at Dundee University Art Gallery, 26th September – 14th November 2008.
WASTELANDS
With half of the exhibition selling on the first evening, paintings by the young Scottish artist Anna King proved to be very popular, making it one of our most successful ‘newcomer’ exhibitions in recent years. Winner of the prestigious £20,000 Jolomo Lloyds TSB Landscape Award, the artist is currently travelling in Eastern Germany where she will continue her series of works based on abandoned industrial and residential sites. Several new works have recently been received by 108 Fine Art and all works for sale can be viewed at www.108fineart.com
PROJECT ONE: ICONS 19th September – 11th October 2008
108 Fine Art are delighted to announce a groundbreaking exhibition featuring some of the most influential and established names of the last 50 years, alongside a new generation of artists working in the POP Art genre.
The exhibition will include works by Peter Blake, Gerald Laing, David Mach, Julian Opie, Jamie Reid, Blek Le Rat, Banksy, Space Invader and will focus on iconic images of people and institutions: religion, royalty, celebrity and politics. Curated by the artists Richard McTague and John Kendall.
EZRA Screenprints
The ‘Audrey Hepburn’ prints produced by EZRA on behalf of The Candlelighters have been very successful and only a few remain.
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JEWELLERY & PORTRAITURE
Tickets are still available for the forthcoming talks:
Joash Woodrow’s Story. Speakers: Saul Woodrow and Andrew Stewart - Thursday 2nd October
Jewellery & Portraiture. Speaker: Susan Rumfitt – Thursday 27th November
Please note that the times have now been changed to 7- 8pm
ETAPE CALEDONIA – on behalf of The Candlelighters Charity
A big thanks to those who sponsored the108 Fine Art Cycling Event in Pitlochry, Scotland, 18th May. The sun shone brightly on the lochs and hills, 1600 riders completed the race and Andrew finished the 81 mile route in a personal record time of 4 hours, 25 minutes. Anyone still wishing to make a donation please make cheques payable to ‘The Candlelighters’ and send to 108 Fine Art.
For further information about exhibitions, events and works for sale please contact the gallery or visit www.108fineart.com
108 Fine Art supports the work of The Candlelighters Charity, established to “provide information and awareness for children and adolescents with cancer and their families, to advocate for their needs, and to support research so every child survives and leads a long and healthy life.”
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