Wednesday 27 July 2016

Carl Randall's 'London Portraits' on display in National Portrait Gallery

Carl Randall, London Portraits

‘London Portraits’ is Carl Randall's (The Drawing Year, 2003) most recent painting project - a series of 15 portraits of people who have contributed to British culture and society, with each person being asked to choose a place in London for the background of their portraits. They will be on display in the 'Print Room' in the basement of the Gallery until at least the end of September 2016.

Participants include: Newscaster Jon Snow, Comedienne Jo Brand, Animator Nick Park, Illustrator Raymond Briggs, Novelist David Mitchell, Actress Katie Leung, Poet Benjamin Zephaniah, Actress Julie Walters, Illustrator Dave McKean, Movie producer Jeremy Thomas, Film-maker Julian Temple, Poet Simon Armitage, Dancer Akram Khan, Zoologist Desmond Morris, Actor Antony Sher and Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company Greg Doran.

The oil paintings can be seen Randall's website hereThey are also accompanied by the documentary video ‘London Portraits’ which shows the making of the paintings and sitters explaining their choice of location, which can be veiwed here. The signed prints are available direct from the gallery or to order online here.

Thursday 7 July 2016

Gabrielle Lockwood Estrin in group exhibition

Gabrielle Lockwood Estrin (Drawing Year 2014) is exhibiting new work in a group show at Art Bermondsey Project Space. The exhibition continues until 29th July 2016. More info here


Melissa Kime in upcoming solo show


Melissa Kime (Drawing Year 2012) has a solo show coming up at Gallery 286 (12 - 31 July 2016). Address: 286, Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9AS. For a PV invitation, email jross@gallery286.com. You can see examples of Melissa's work here

Doug Farthing: Iraq sketchbooks

Following the reports in the news recently, Douglas Farthing (Drawing Year 2015) would like to share some drawings from Iraq.