Family Tree by Randy Klein

Family Tree

Rafael Klein

Family 1, 2016. Laser cut stainless steel. 60cm X 40cm X 7cm, edition 10

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Family Tree

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Family Tree Family Tree is a series of sculptures and graphic works which has occupied me for several years. It began as a reaction to a time when divisions between people seem to be relentlessly emphasised. But even trees are social creatures. They release communicating scent, warning each other about pests, and even join their roots below the forest floor. If trees are social, how much more so are we human animals. The idea of the family reminds us that, as a brave politician said, for all that separates us, far more unites us. In a real sense we all come from the same cosmic dust and the rest is bunk. And the tree can remind us that we are no less a part of nature. Leonardo da Vinci, in the 1490s wrote poetically of the circulatory system as “a tree of veins.” Its branches feel like our arteries. Family Tree is inspired by the thought that we are all connected. Family Tree will tour to cathedrals as well as galleries. Sculpture feels right in the grand open spaces of a cathedral. This sacred refuge can remove us from practical cares and invite a consideration of matters spiritual, whatever our religious beliefs might be.The marriage between the architecture of sacred buildings and the sculpture within them has a long history. Where better to place art which insists that we are all one, than a house of worship. Simplicity of a large open space, room to stop and open ones heart to a spiritual thought. Drawing Drawing is the beginning of everything. It all starts with a line floating on a thin sheet of paper. Hold it up and light filters through it. It’s lightness and transparency is an inspiration. So if a sculpture grows from this, maybe it can retain that openness. If a child draws a tree, it is made up of simple lines. If these lines are cut in a thick piece of metal, it becomes solid and at the same time transparent. And so, a sculpture can be both heavy and still let the sky through. The Family Tree sculptures are open, transparent. Despite their great size, they remain light. They have kept the delicacy of the drawings and prints where they began. Family Tree opens at Portsmouth Cathedral on 20 April, 2017, and simultaneously at Jack House Gallery, Portsmouth. It will then travel to Rochester Cathedral and the Francis Iles Gallery in Rochester in August, 2017. Finally the exhibition travels to Wells Cathedral in October, 2017. Rafael Klein London, 2016

Daedalus 3, 2016. Alkyd resin enamel on mild steel, 32cm X 20cm X 8cm

Dance, 2016. Digital collograph monotype. 48cm X 33cm , EV edition 10

Tree Man, 2016. Alkyd resin enamel on mild steel, 38cm X 25cm X 8cm

about Rafael Klein ‘Klein seems to think in sculptural terms as easily and directly as the bird sings.’ John Russell Taylor, The Times Klein’s sculpture crosses the line between the world of solid objects and the spiritual world. Using robust materials such as bronze and steel the sculptures retain a surprising lightness and agility. The works are full of movement, reflecting the artist’s dynamic imagination. Originally from New York, now living and working in London and Italy, Klein exhibits internationally, showing sculpture, prints, paintings and artist’s books. His work explores our spiritual inner life and how this unifies us with the world around us. It has a strong narrative element which is apparent in his artist’s books, and in sculpture installations which enable the viewer to bring their own story to life. Most recently Moment to Moment, a touring sculpture exhibition, travelled to cathedrals and public venues in England, Italy, and Scotland. (Chichester, Rochester, St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh and Palazzo Vernazza in Lecce among others) This work depicts the passage of a single life through time. It is the story of an Everyman on a pilgrimage from childhood to family life and ultimately to ascension above the cares of the everyday world.

Osiris (detail), 2015. Alkyd resin enamel on mild steel, 280cm X 245cm X 80cm

Brahma, 2015. Alkyd resin enamel on mild steel, silver leaf, 242cm X 132cm X 50cm

Shower the People, 2016. Collograph monoprint, edition variable 10. 76cm X 56.5cm

Osiris, 2015. Alkyd resin enamel on mild steel, 280cm X 245cm X 80cm

Quartet / Ritual , 2016-17. Steel, alkyd epoxy resin enamel . 58cm X 56cm X 44cm

Quartet , 2016. Collograph monotype, EV edition 10. 32cm X 50cm

Dance Family, 2016-17. Alkyd resin epoxy enamel on mild steel, 20cm X 30cm X 12cm

Quartet / Ritual , 2017. Collograph monotype, EV edition 10.

Diana, 2017. Unique bronze, 27cm ht.

Daedalus, 2017. Unique bronze,

Motherhood, 2017. Unique bronze, 17cm X 12cm X 27cm

Dance Family, 2017. Unique bronze, 17cm X 12cm X 27cm 25cm ht.

Daedalus, 2016. Collograph monotype with embossing. 48cm X 33cm. EV edition 10

Daedalus, 2015. Alkyd resin enamel on mild steel, 145cm X 105cm X 31cm

Autumn Leaves, 2016. Digital collograph monotype. 48cm X 33cm , EV edition 10

Shiva and Parvati, 2016. Alkyd resin enamel on mild steel 170cm X 146cm X 60cm

Kneel, 2016. Digital collograph monotype. 48cm X 33cm , EV edition 10

Reach, 2016. Digital collograph monotype. 48cm X 33cm , EV edition 10

Shower the People, 2016. Collograph monoprint , 76cm X 56.5cm. EV edition 10

Birnam Wood, 2016-17. Alkyd resin enamel on mild steel, 89cm X 65cm X 20cm

Diana2 , 2017. Hand coloured etching monotype, EV edition 10.

Diana , 2017. Hand coloured etching monotype, EV edition 10.

On My Honour , 2017. Hand coloured etching monotype, EV edition 10.

Rooted like a Tree , 2017. Hand coloured etching monotype, EV edition 10.

Car Ride, 2016. Digital collograph monotype. 48cm X 33cm , EV edition 10

Rafael Klein Curriculum Vitae Solo Exhibitions Family Tree - touring exhibition Jack House Gallery, 2017 Portsmouth Cathedral, 2017 GX Gallery, Immortals, 2015 Nunhead Gallery, Paper, Scissors, Stone, 2014 Moment to Moment – touring exhibition Chichester Cathedral, 2013 Rochester Cathedral, 2013 Ely Cathedral, 2013 St. Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, 2013 Palazzo Vernazza, Lecce, Italy 2012 Palazzo di Citta, Cairo Montenotte, Italy 2012 GX Gallery, Metacollage, 2011, 2010 Darlington Arts Centre, Coney Island, 2010 Neo Gallery, Cumbria, 2009 University West of England, Bristol, 2009 GX Gallery, London, 2008 Ars e Arte Galleria, Galatina, InnerCities, 2008 Classense, Ravenna, La Via Dantesca, 2008 GX Gallery, Sculpture, 2007 GX Gallery, Seasons of the Sublime, 2007 GX Gallery, Unexpected Landscape, 2006 Itineris Vitae - Accademia Italiana, 2000 Bruton Street Gallery, Alphabet Series, 1999 Midland Arts Centre, 1997 European Academy, 1997 Carasi Arte Contemporanea, Milan, 1996 Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Prints 1995 Lamont Gallery, 1994 Midland Arts Centre, Birmingham, 1994 Lamont Gallery, 1993 Beaux Arts Gallery - 1992 Carasi Arte Contemporanea, 1991 Galleria d’Arte Pontormo, 1991 Accadamia Italiana lmages out of Dante, 1991 Chapman Gallery. 1990 Carasi Arte Contemporanea. 1989 Wlndsor Arts Centre. 1987 Barbican Arts Centre. 1986 Galerie Jean-Pierre Lavignes. Paris, 1986 Bath Contemporary Art Fair, 1985 BACA Gallery, New York. 1982 112 Greene St., New York Tin Temples, 1980 Manhattan Lab Museum, New York, 1980 Selected Group Exhibitions London Contemporay Art Fair, 2014 Royal Academy – 2010, ’09, ‘08, ‘01, ‘00, ‘98 London Print Studio, 2008 McHardy Sculpture Gallery, 2005 Spectrum Fine Art, 2005 Zimmer Stewart Gallery, 2003 Owens Art Gallery, Canada, 2001 Collins Gallery Glasgow, touring, 1998-’01 University of West of England, touring ‘98-01 Wolesley Fine Arts, 1997, 2014 26

Hardware Gallery. 1988 -93 Lamont Gallery, 1992 Agnews, 1992 lnt’l Contemporary Art Fair - 1991-’95 Diorama Gallery. 1984, ‘89, ‘90, ‘91. ‘92 Carasi Arte Contemporanea ,1991, ‘92 Smith’s Gallery, Americans Abroad, 1989 L.A. Contemporary Art Fair, 1988 Pomeroy Purdy Gallery, 1988 Hardware Gallery, 1988 Salon ds Mont Moulins. Paris, 1986 Whitechapel Art Gallery,1983 P.S.122 New York, 1981 N.Y.U. Art Gallery, 1981 Alain Bilhaud Gallery, New York, 1981 Public lmage Gallery, New York, 1981 Gimpel, New York, 1981 Collections Tate Gallery British Museum Museum of Modern Art. New York Biblioteca Classense, Ravenna, Italy Brooklyn Museum New York Public Library Print Collection Scottish Arts Council Getty Museum Lady Hambleden Victoria and Albert Museum Accademia ltaliana Manchester Metropolitan University Selected Public Projects Lily Lane School, 2016, Manchester Flowing Leaves, 2013, Peckham, London Aspire, Employment Academy, 2012, London A New Leaf, 2011 – Carshalton, Surrey Nunhead Station, 2010, London Paterson Park, 2006 Bermondsey, London Friary Estate, 2006, London Brimington Park, 2005 A Tree for New Cross, 2004 As Far as the Eye Can See 2003 -4, Greenwich Haymerle School 2002 - 3 Home Truths 2002 - 3, Thames Reach Taking Shape - 2001 -3, Lottery Arts Council Germinate - 2002 Boutcher Primary School. Beethoven Centre 2001, Westminster. Mozart Estate - 2001, Westminster London Print Studio, 2000 London Fields School, Iron Man, 1994 Awards Peter Minet Trust, 2013 Oak Foundation. 2013 KPMG, 2010 Arts Council - 2002, 1995, 1987, 1986 New Work Trust, W. Midlands Arts - 1993 Sir John Cass Foundation - 1987.1989

Embrace. 2016. Collograph monoprint 48cm X 33cm. EV edition 10

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