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presents a group exhibition of Jubilee Art May 31 - June 26, 2012
View @ Harveys Cellars 12 Denmark Street Bristol BS1 5DQ 0117 9294812 HarveysCellars.co.uk ViewArtGallery.co.uk
JUBILEE ART We celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee at Harveys Cellars with several artists who are commemorating the event with their own interpretation of the theme. We have chosen artists whose works represent British symbols, tradition, landmarks, heritage, patriotism and royalty to create a dramatic and colourful exhibition, appropriate for this national celebration. The Harveys Cellars team are also putting together a wonderful array of drink and food samples throughout the celebrations and a specifically designed British tapas menu. It’s time to celebrate all things British.
ANGELA LIZON
ALISON BLACK
GARY HOGBEN
CRAIG ENNEW
JON BENTLEY
SUSIE NAGEL-DAVIES
ZOE BUTTON
BANKSY
ANGELA LIZON Angela Lizon has been surrounded by all things pink, fluffy and kitsch for many years through her daughters’ influences and it was only natural that this fed into her work. This, plus the influence of George Stubbs’ large paintings, led to the creation of paintings that makes a kitsch image desirable on a grand scale. It wouldn’t seem appropriate to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee without an image of her much loved Corgi. Angela’s technical mastery is unmistakable in her wonderful image and adds a humorous aspect to the exhibition as he is aptly bejewelled with a crown against a backdrop of the Union Jack.
My Bling’s Bigger Than Yours oil on canvas 168 x 168 cm £4,400
ALISON BLACK Inspired by the abstract expressionists of the 20th century and Primitivism, Alison Black’s work expounds an animated energy through its bright colours and bold outlines. The city scape of London captures the viewer’s attention on first glance whilst her image of Vivienne Westwood adds another dimension to the exhibition. Westwood was appointed a BDE in 2006 by the Queen for her services to fashion and is now seen as one of the most recognisable and celebrated British icons.
Westwood mixed media on canvas 56 x 68 cm £1,000 (framed)
London mixed media on hardboard 86 x 114 cm ÂŁ1,200 (framed)
GARY HOGBEN 1st Class Queen is an acrylic painting of the queen’s portrait as found on stamps, over a background of used 1st class stamps.
1st Class Queen acrylic and stamps on canvas 50 x 50 cm £550
CRAIG ENNEW Craig Ennew’s powerful images are created by merging several media to create a unique combination of decoupage, collage and montage. Craig artist takes inspiration from the idea of nostalgia and captures integral aspects to contemporary British society; loyalty and a vehement patriotic fortitude.
left: Do Your Bit mixed media on canvas 63 x 50 cm £350 right: Victoria mixed media on canvas 60 x 80 cm £350
JON BENTLEY Intriguing and captivating; Jon Bentley’s rarely rational paintings aim to provoke questions rather than provide answers. Taking inspiration from his dreams, Bentley’s work transports the viewer into a different realm. At times bizarre, his random objects, figures and themes provides innovative twists on well known imagery. His Queen of Spades painting in particular is a truly inventive image. Projected onto a playing card and holding two pink roses, her majesty is given a rather magical aura. Bentley’s ability to combine surrealism and realism will capture you on first glance.
Queen of Spades oil on board 60 x 80 cm £2,640
SUSIE NAGEL-DAVIES Susie Nagel Davies’s energetic scenes focus predominantly on London. With images of the Queen, the underground and the union jack she captures the essence and vibrancy of our countries capital. With her intensely colourful palette the viewer is presented with a real sense of the buzz and energy of the city.
ZOE BUTTON Zoe Button’s art focuses on the city of London. Her work is intriguing as she takes great interest in the changing faces of the city depending on weather, season and light. ‘Good Morning London’ gives our bustling metropolis an almost gentile and vulnerable nature whilst simultaneously capturing its urbanity.
Good Morning London acrylic on canvas 100 x 50 cm ÂŁ660
BANKSY The classic Monkey Queen offers a wonderfully satirical dimension to the exhibition by a true legend of the Bristol graffiti art scene.
Left: Weapons of Mass Distraction framed limited edition print ÂŁPOA Right: Monkey Queen framed limited edition print 259/750 ÂŁPOA
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