Drawn
Apart contd.....
A deep appreciation of the setting down of an idea, however random, innocuous or completely considered can be seen in the work of Ed Pien and is comparable to the approach towards mark making of the Italian master, Francesco Barbieri, Il Guercino. However, the ease at which one can make direct technical comparisons between these artists belies the complexity of the relationship. Where Kate Hawkins deliberately examines contemporary issues of etiquette, works by Tiepolo, Rembrandt and Durer show clearly through their drawings how they were challenging convention. Each of the contemporary artists that we have selected for this show has an understanding of drawing that has a significant and profound effect on the rest of their practice. Drawn Apart is a project space for ideas and presents the viewer with works that are challenging, stimulating, beautiful and extraordinary. With all of these works available for sale Drawn Apart offers a unique insight into the language, history and collection of drawings.
A deep appreciation of the setting down of an idea, however random, innocuous or completely considered can be seen in the work of Ed Pien and is comparable to the approach towards mark making of the Italian master, Francesco Barbieri, Il Guercino. However, the ease at which one can make direct technical comparisons between these artists belies the complexity of the relationship. Where Kate Hawkins deliberately examines contemporary issues of etiquette, works by Tiepolo, Rembrandt and Durer show clearly through their drawings how they were challenging convention. Each of the contemporary artists that we have selected for this show has an understanding of drawing that has a significant and profound effect on the rest of their practice. Drawn Apart is a project space for ideas and presents the viewer with works that are challenging, stimulating, beautiful and extraordinary. With all of these works available for sale Drawn Apart offers a unique insight into the language, history and collection of drawings.
Notes to
editors:
Part 1, Drawn Apart East, took place at Contemporary Art Projects in the heart of the contemporary art world, London’s East End. As an introduction to the project this exhibition provided an opportunity to consider the varied approaches taken by contemporary artists to the medium of drawing. Underpinning all of their practice is a fascination with the medium, in some cases as the sparking point of an idea , in the other an opportunity to further develop a relationship with a particular body of work . The exhibiting artists are predominantly known for their other works in sculpture, installation and performance but all consistently use drawing to examine, explore and interrogate new ideas.
Drawn Apart East 21 June-22 July 2007 Contemporary Art Projects 20 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3DU
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Part 1, Drawn Apart East, took place at Contemporary Art Projects in the heart of the contemporary art world, London’s East End. As an introduction to the project this exhibition provided an opportunity to consider the varied approaches taken by contemporary artists to the medium of drawing. Underpinning all of their practice is a fascination with the medium, in some cases as the sparking point of an idea , in the other an opportunity to further develop a relationship with a particular body of work . The exhibiting artists are predominantly known for their other works in sculpture, installation and performance but all consistently use drawing to examine, explore and interrogate new ideas.
Drawn Apart East 21 June-22 July 2007 Contemporary Art Projects 20 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3DU
info@commentart.com www.commentart.com