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Mark Godwin

The motif of Landscape has been a major part of the work of Mark Godwin for over 30 years. He has been greatly influenced by the 18th century Romantic notion of the Sublime, and our longing for an emotional encounter with nature.

These paintings are about finding a visual equivalent for his sensation before nature. They are paintings about the poetic idea of landscape. There is a nostalgia, and timelessness about his work, and a conscious blurring of the boundaries between abstraction, and representation. They are landscape of the imagination. They are paintings about feelings.

Mark Godwin began his artist training at Stourbridge College of Art and progressed on to Central School of Art, the Royal College of Art and Cite Internationale des Artistes in Paris. Following his training Mark went onto work as a copperplate printer for Palm Tree Editions, Albion Editions and London Contemporary Art.

Since then Mark has set up his own studio to develop his practice concentrating on painting and printing. He has exhibited extensively and his work has been included in many collections both private and corporate.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Selected Exhibitions

Bruton Street Gallery
Catto Gallery, London
Printmakers Gallery, St. Ives
Reuben Colley Fine Art, Birmingham
Curwen Gallery, London
Chenal Group, France
Documenta Galeria, São Paulo, Brazil

Selected Commissions

Grand Metropolitan
Bank of England
Sumitomo Bank Japan
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Smithkline Beecham
Morgan Stanley

ARTIST SUMMARY

Categories:

Paintings
Prints

Mediums:

Painitngs on Canvas
Paintings on Paper
Screen Prints
Etchings

Subject Matter:

Abstract
Landscape
Cityscape
Seascape

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These paintings are about finding a visual equivalent for my sensation before nature.

Mark Godwin

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Helen Lack

Helen Lack is a contemporary artist working in the UK and producing large format and statement art. She has a unique style which is energetic, individual and vibrant with an urban edge.

Her work has been described as having a richness of colours with a Pollock style, depicting the Abstract Expressionist movement. This has created a significant level of interest among galleries and collectors. As well as a healthy demand by companies requiring “office art”.

Helen paints by combining many layers and thick brushstrokes using mixed media and drip techniques. She conveys emotion in all her works, which is received by the viewer as intriguing and involving.

Her works are inspired by current events and environmental concerns. Her paintings showing passion and vibrancy as well as reflection and colour to her audience.

Helen Lack has displayed her collections in contemporary shows, collaborated with other artists and curated her own solo exhibitions. All have attracted media interest in the UK and Europe and have received much acclaim.

Her works have been exhibited in many prestigious galleries in London and New York, creating a truly international appeal. In addition, one prestigious gallery has asked for her works in Italy for very high-profile collectors.

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ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Selected Group Exhibitions

Ben Moore’s Digital Age
Herrick Gallery Mayfair
Espacio Gallery, London
Marylebone Gallery
Roys People Art Fair
The Talented Art Fair
International Digital Exhibition – Manilla

Selected Solo Exhibitions

Natural Elements
Introspective

Other Works

Eezy Sleeze Clothing – Australia

ARTIST SUMMARY

Categories:

Paintings
Prints
Installations

Mediums:

Collage
Mixed Media
Large Statement Paintings on Canvas, Panels and Paper
Prints – Artist and Other

Subject Matter:

Abstract
Cityscape/Urban
Geographical
Interiors
Landscape
Portrait/Figurative
Seascape/Water

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My work has been described as having a richness of colours with a Pollock style, depicting the Abstract Expressionist movement.

Helen Lack

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Charlotte Cornish

Charlotte Cornish is a well established artist producing prints and paintings. The dominant theme of her work is the nature of human experience. Creating tensions and harmonies through the use of colour and form.

Much of the initial inspiration for Charlotte’s work comes from places she has visited and have significance to her. Often using photographs as a starting point, and as the compositions develop, combining elements taken from the photographs with imagery drawn from personal experience. Charlotte is fascinated by the possibilities of colour and colour relationships and the infinite potential they have to create dynamic connections and reactions.

Charlotte Cornish uses acrylic paint for her paintings as it dries relatively quickly. I like to build up numerous layers of poured paint in thin veils, which contrast with more thickly applied paint, creating a raised surface on the canvas. Waiting until the paintings are dry before applying each subsequent new mark allows her the opportunity to remove or modify painted areas, without affecting the preceding layers. I work with the canvases flat on the floor for much of the time. The paintings take at least eight weeks to complete.

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ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Education

1992-1994 Central St. Martins College
1990-1992 Slade School of Fine Art, London
1987-1990 University of Brighton, Sussex

Selected Exhibitions

2019 – Cambridge Contemporary Art
2018 – Sarah Wiseman Gallery, Oxford
2017 – Sarah Wiseman Gallery, Oxford
2016 – Bellwood and Wright Fine Art, Lancaster
2014 – Studio 18, Jersey
2014 – Woolff Gallery, London

ARTIST SUMMARY

Categories:

Paintings
Prints

Other Artwork Types:

Monotype Printing Techniques with Acrylic on Paper

Mediums:

Paintings on Canvas
Prints – Artist-Screen Prints
Prints – Artist-Mono-prints

Subject Matter:

Abstract

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Much of the initial inspiration for my work comes from places I have visited and have significance to me.

Charlotte Cornish

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Jo Gorner

University, Jo was taught printmaking by Jean Lodge, who studied with S W Hayter at Atelier 17, Paris and who was inspirational in her rigorous approach and experimentation. Jo went on to complete an MA in print at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Printmaking is central to Jo’s practice, though it does not dominate the narrative or dictate the expression. The relief and etching techniques Jo Gorner uses allow space and time to consider an image facilitating the passage from thought to paper.

The quality of the marks Jo achieves, the presence of the hand and incidence of chance, are all integral to her work.

The restorative value of the creative process and the impact of the natural landscape both underpin Jo’s practice. The artwork which results is a sensory, embodied, response to this immersion in the natural environment and her relational encounter with a landscape.

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