Artic Reflections I ArtMoorHouse London I Exhibition's Price List

Artic Reflections 25/04/2017 - 24/05/2017

MICHAEL BOURGEOIS - PA I N T E R

AR1610 Oil on canvas 73 x 92 cm, 2016 £3,500

AR1615 Oil on canvas 81 x 65 cm, 2016 £3,000

AR1616 Oil and crystal glass on canvas 81 x 65cm, 2016 £3,000

AR1711 Oil and crystal glass on canvas 89 x 116 cm, 2017 £4,500

AR1712 Oil and crystal glass on canvas 92 x 73 cm, 2017 £3,500

AR1614 Oil and crystal glass on canvas 116 x 89 cm, 2016 £4,500

AR1710 Oil and crystal glass on canvas 100 x 81 cm, 2017 £4,000

AR1712 Oil and crystal glass on canvas 92 x 73 cm, 2017 £3,500

AR1714 Oil and crystal glass on canvas 100 x 81 cm, 2017 £4,000

AR1715 Oil on canvas 100 x 125 cm, 2017 £5,000

AR1608 Acrylic, gouache and crystal glass on paper 40 x 30 cm, 2016 £500

AR1511 Gouache and water color on paper 40 x 30 cm, 2015 £500

AR1716 Oil on canvas 92 x 73 cm, 2017 £3,500

AR 1717 Oil and crystal glass on canvas 100 x 81 cm, 2017£4,000

AR 1718 Oil and crystal glass on canvas 130 x 97 cm, 2017£5,000

AR1611 Oil and crystal glass on canvas 65 x 81 cm, 2016 £3,000

AR1714 Oil and crystal glass on canvas 100 x 81 cm, 2017 £4,000

AR1510 Acrylic on canvas 55 x 46 cm, 2015 £800

SASHA GUSOV - PHOTOGRAPHER

AR LOT V Photography 53 x 70 cm £ 1,050

AR LOT II Photography 53 x 70 cm £ 1,050

AF LOT I Photography 53 x 70 cm £ 1,050

AR LOT IV Photography 53 x 70 cm £ 1,050

AR LOT III Photography 53 x 70 cm £ 1,050

Artic Reflections 25/04/2017 - 24/05/2017 “Arctic Reflections” marks a long awaited collaboration between two talented London based artists, Michael Bourgeois and Sasha Gusov. Having explored different stylistic approaches for many years, they have taken their artistic vision to another level. “Arctic reflections” series is a unique interpretation of Bourgeois’ and Gusov’s inspiration, which comes from their extensive travels in the Arctic region and their love of nature.

Bourgeois and Gusov are atypical artists who have lived an eclectic life. They have absorbed disparate cultures and experiences to translate them into a unique artistic language that is evident in their fascinating works.

Called by the Daily Telegraph as a photographer with a “sharp eye for a revealing moment and a wry sense of juxtaposition”, Gusov is better known for his books than exhibitions. He shares his reclusive artistic philosophy with Bourgeois and we are more likely to hear about their work in the homes of private collectors. To both of them, their art comes first, with less concern for their public profile than one would expect from a typical prolific artist.

Michael Bourgeois about “Arctic Reflections” Nature has always been one of the greatest sources of my inspiration.

The paintings from the “Arctic reflections” series were inspired by the reflections of light off the Arctic ice. They are abstract reflections or impressions of the continuum of colours and energy of the icebergs and ice sheets as they reflect the light under varying conditions.

The Arctic colours are multi-faceted and are warm and cold and are made visible by the reflection of sky, sun and moon at various times of the day and night.

In order to achieve my artistic vision for this collection, I developed a painting process, which in addition to my own technique, involves laying down of layers of paint and medium to allow colours to pass through the layers. The painting is then often coated with a sprinkling of fine glass frit in order to provide texture and as a final respect to impressionistic sympathies and my own minimalist intentions. This painting process is underpinned by an attempt to give hints of the nature of the Arctic and its unique multi-faceted texture and coloration.

The fragile nature of the Arctic ice and its slow release of energy as it melts is a concern that made me want to express both my sense of wonder and fear regarding the Arctic ice.

Sasha Gusov about “Arctic Reflections” This exhibition is my first experience of collaboration with another artist. Following my last expedition to the Arctic in 2014, I was completely absorbed by the inspiration from the stunning beauty of nature in this magical part of the world. I feel humbled by Michael’s appreciation of my work and the fact that he approached me with the idea for “Arctic Reflections”. It is always difficult to select the artist’s best works for a show and I look forward to presenting what I believe to be a very special selection of photographs for this collection. When it comes to describing my work, I am a man of few words and I believe that my art speaks for itself. My philosophy is best described by the Russian artist Petrov-Vodkin: “When, to prove the role played by painting, people begin from their first words to talk about poetry, about aesthetics, subject and characters, that means that the artist’s craft has been lost…”

“Arctic Reflections” supports Action Against Cancer and 20% of all sale proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to this charity, which is very close to the hearts of both artists.

Michael Bourgeois www.michaelbourgeois-art.com Sasha Gusov www.gusov.com