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Viewpoints
The Rooftop Collective
17-22 April 2018

Private View: Tuesday 17 April 6-9pm
Meet the Artists - Saturday 21 April 2-5pm

THE ROOFTOP COLLECTIVE presents: ‘Viewpoints’ – A series of artistic conversations.
 
A curated collection of photographic & art works by six photographers and six artists.
 
This sixth show of the Rooftop Collective (est. 2010) showcases work by members:
Chris King - Paul Clifford  - Toby Deveson - Tom Owens - Graham Matthews -
Jeremy Johns: along with selected artists chosen to pair with each photographer -
Judith Burrows - Consuelo Simpson - Annamarie Dzendrowskyj - Susan Clare -
Michael Wallner - Lesley James.

The exhibition presents a variety of works from sublime landscapes to dynamic portraiture, executed with a range of cameras and techniques, allowing an immersive experience into contemporary photography and art today. The artists find unity by working principally from both London and everyday local surroundings allowing the formation of an ongoing dialogue and providing the opportunity to share and respond to each other’s thoughts and ideas.

Curated by Anna McNay

Special opening hours for this exhibition:
Tue-Sat 11am - 7pm
Sun 11am - 5pm

Context Free
24-29 April 2018

Private View: Thursday 26 April 6-9pm

As the title suggests, Context Free is an art exhibition with a free theme.

The show includes representational and non-representational artworks from any category of visual art: sculpture, assemblage, installation, painting, collage, textile art, printmaking, photography, filmmaking.

Whether your work is thoughtful or spontaneous, concerning serious concepts or playful ideas - all forms of artistic expression are welcome.

Evaldas Gulbinas, Ivanka Kutner, Marta Boros, Ida Ndoni, Jenny BM,
Diana Krilova, Patrick Newell, Boano Prišmontas & Ricardas Blazukas,
Mariwan Jalal, Peter Raynor, JC Trouboul, Markéta Popelková, Kofi Boamah,
Craig Hudson, Edson Costa, Javier L Cazenave, Marcos Buarque de Hollanda

Curated by Ana Cockerill

Unlimited
1-6 May 2018

Private View: Thursday 3 May 6-9pm

Unlimited (adj.):
1. boundless, unbounded, unconstrained, uncontained, unconfined,  transcending – ‘the  sky’s the limit’ 

Damn braces: Bless relaxes (William Blake)

2. endless, never-ending, everlasting, infinite, extensive, immeasurable

The sun-comprehending glass,
And beyond it, the deep blue air, that shows
Nothing, and is nowhere, and is endless. (Philip Larkin)

3. not a ‘limited edition’, i.e. original, unique

Even the most perfect reproduction of a work of art is lacking in one element: its presence in time and space [= its ‘aura’], its unique existence at the place where it happens to be. (Walter Benjamin)

The artists in this exhibition are getting together around ‘Unlimited’ as it offers scope for a wide range of interpretations, approaches, genres and styles.

Beata Burdelak, Jonathan Dean, Christine Drummond, Mehreen Hasan,
Mayumi Kataoka, Amravati Michell, Fabiola Retamozo, Marcelo Rodriguez,
Jay Shaw-Baker, Miguel Sobreira, Nora Velazco

Organised by Carlos de Lins & Amravati Mitchell

Perspectives
8-13 May 2018

Private View: Thursday 10 May 6-9pm
Performance Art: Jones Tensini at 8pm

Perspectives is a vibrant exhibition presented by a group of national and international artists. Each artist creates art through their own personal prism. Their themes range from the personal to the seeking of the universal. Their styles, materials and techniques vary but all offer us a unique artistic expression and strive to show us the world from their own unique perspective. 

Lizy Bending, S.R. Jimmy, Naomi Rose Johnson, Simon Kloss,
Yvonne Overton, Nigel Rudkin, Francesca Serra, Jill Tattersall,
Ellen Jewell, Duart Bel Silva, Deeya Mirchandani, Dannielle Warwick,
Chris Holley, Alison Stirling, Peter D'Alessandri, Flavia Escobar

Guest Performance Artist: Jones Tensini

Curated by Carlos de Lins

Japanese Art Show
Japanese Pop & Modern Art
15-20 May 2018

Open View: Thursday 17 May 6-9pm
(Everyone welcome, free refreshments provided)

Pop - Modern Japanese Art is a colorful and vibrant group show introducing the talent of more than 40 Japanese artists. This exhibition will include a mixture of pop and modern works and explore the artistic scene in Japan as a cultural superpower crossing a number of mediums and themes from fine art to illustration and Pop Art to Modernism and beyond. This exhibition showcases the very best of contemporary Japanese art today. More than 80 works will be exhibited !

Arisa Okazaki, Aya, Ayaka Ozaki, Dyatomaru, Gassea, Happy, Hako,
Hyangsun Shin, Heyshiro Matsuoka, Kamoji, Kayano Ushiyama,
Kayoko Hashimoto, Kiyo Kigisu, Kikuno, Kou, Kohei Hashizuka, Kenji,
Kenji Iwasaki, Keikou Aoyama, Kyo, Lisa Suzuki, Mariko Ishikawa,
Masumi Senoo, Midori McCabe, Meiko Hitsujino, Natsuko Poe,
Papipupe Pochi, Reiko Sassa, Rune, Ryo Kuwata, Sachi☆Choco
Saori Kashimura, Shiroki, Shingo Terasawa, Shin, Seri Hano,
Tomoko Ebara, Tomoyuki Okamoto, Tetsuji Shirakawa, Takaaki Mano,
Tozo Kagamiya, Ayae Suzuki

More information: http://mayumiproject.today

Curated by Mayumi Project

Symbiosis
22 May - 3 June 2018

Private View: Thursday 24 May 6-9pm

Espacio Gallery and the Chelsea Fringe are pleased to present Symbiosis, an exhibition that showcases exciting ideas from a group of national and international artists, comprising works in a variety of media giving a fresh look into some of the aspects relating to nature, growth, decay – contrasting organic forms and structures.

Ekaterina Adelskaya, Tania Beaumont, Lynne Blore, Livleen Dhaliwal,
Matt Durrant, Sally Grumbridge, Sharon Harvey, Kate Rose Jarvis,
Luana Kovos, Diana Krilova, Danic Lago, Andrew Lee, Angelika Millmaker,
Kate Nagle, Sirdeep Singh, Astra Taylor-Todd, Jenny Timmer, Christina de Windt

Curated by Tania Beaumont

Frankenstein
5-17 June 2018

Private View: Thursday 7 June 6-9pm

FRANKENSTEIN at the Espacio Gallery celebrates the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. There are eleven artists featured in the show. A range of media, including painting, printmaking, interactive digital and 3D, are used to explore both the historical aspects of the book and its author, and also the contemporary relevance of the travails of Frankenstein’s creature.

Frankenstein’s creation becoming a monster provides a metaphor for many contemporary concerns. These include the effect of intolerance, persecution and loneliness on individuals which can occasionally result in the creation of modern day delinquents and criminals. Also of particular relevance to this show is  the current debate about the possible societal and political impacts of artificial intelligence and robotics.  Both these areas of concern have provided inspiration for a number of the works.

Julie Caves, Chris Mercer, Nick Hazzard, Sara Wickenden,
Liz Whiteman Smith, Dan Munday, Esperanza Gomez Carrera,
Emma Hammond, Gil Lewis, Graham Asker, Greg Martin

crossing borders
26 June - 1 July 2018

Private view: Thursday 28 June 6-9pm

City Lit presents an exciting range of contemporary textile art exploring themes of the body, history, culture, place and memory through print, stitch and mixed media.

This exhibition is the culmination of 2 years of study on the City Lit advanced textiles course.

Yvonne Blackmore, Karen Byrne, Rose Chapman, Sally Eland,
Sarrah El-Bushra, Annette Herrington, Shirley Hunter, Deb King,
Liz Parry, Suzie Tucker, Chantal Vouillemin, Yvonne Wilson

Urban Angles
31 July - 12 August 2018

Private View: Thursday 2 August 6-9pm

Urban Angles – Exploring the ever-changing spirit of the city.

Images of structure, geometry, reflection, shadow, intrigue and transience provide the essence for the exhibition. As with other Espacio exhibitions, all the artists are actively involved with the gallery and many will be available each day for a friendly chat about their work.

Terry Beard, Steve Harvey, Lisa Kreuziger, Christine Calow

Curated by Carlos de Lins

All Can Be Frida
21 August - 2 September 2018

Private View: Thursday 23 August 6-9pm

Curated by Renee Rilexie
Morley College

Final Exhibition of Morley Fine Art Mentoring Students
24-30 September 2018

Private View: Tuesday 25 September 6-8pm

This is the final exhibition of 11 students who have been studying together for 12 months at Morley College on the Fine Art mentoring course led by Erika Winstone. This advanced practical fine art course aims to strengthen independence and form a bridge between inside and outside college through a year of mentoring. Students work in their own studios and bring in work for tutorials, group discussions, workshops, artist talks and seminars; developing their practice as artists.

It is taught for up to 4 Sundays per term, culminating in a final exhibition that is organised and funded by the students in an independent gallery in September 2018.
The course aims to build a stimulating and supportive peer group, introducing skills to enable learners to continue working together on collaborative projects from home using simple online forums. The course is taught by artist Erika Winstone who has taught higher education for over 30 years with a team of visiting contemporary artists including Mark Dean, Justin Hibbs, Rosalind Davis, Sara Knowland, Jane Eyton, Susan Sluglett .

The 11 emerging artists who will be exhibiting are:

Lynne Cameron, Oli Epp, Joy Hillyer, Caroline Ingham, Laura Jacobs,
Kulbinder Johal, Gill Lucas, Octavia Milner, Stuart Ridley,
Joao Simoes-Brown, Simone Thomas, Sophie Wijesuriya.

Course Director: Erika Winstone

F Stop
16-28 October 2018

Private View: Thursday 18 October 6-9pm

Cameras are like people. Each one has a different viewpoint. Many viewpoints, in fact.

For 'F Stop', Espacio Gallery  plays host to a hand-picked group of national and international photographers each of whom invites you to see life through their lens and from their perspective, exploring light, image and concept - using mobile phones, digital and analogue cameras.

This eclectic show encompasses portrait, abstract, fashion, still life, street photography and many other genres, creating a kaleidoscope of imagery to stimulate and satisfy every visual appetite.

Curated by Renee Rilexie
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