Fine Art Collector | Autumn 2013

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The most memorable being the time I sawYves Klein's 'Monochrome Blue' at theMuseumof Modern Art in NewYork and was enraptured, enthralled, excited, and just, blown away. The intensity of the blue was like nothing I'd ever seen before. What I hope with this new collection is that you can find a piece within which to lose yourself, that you can connect with something you see today, that evokes a spirit inside of you. We proudly present to you our collection for the autumn season. GlynWashington

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Peter Smith

1 The Cantering Caketacular Queen of Bakes Canvas edition of 150 Image 23" x 23" Framed £525

MISSION IMPOSSIMAL Following on from the Lost Impossimals, Peter Smith’s wild and rampant imagination truly runs riot in his new collection Bloodlines , featuring the iconic, imaginative creatures in a darker and altogether more sinister murder mystery world T he Impossimal world is one that Peter Smith created in 2002 and has inhabited dates, together with objects or people at that time, so for exam- ple in The Cantering Caketacu- lar Queen of Bakes the character

ever since. His fan base is set to grow with Bloodlines , as he opens up a mysterious realm of historical intrigue and double takes. The most ambitious collection to date, it allows Smith’s historical narrative to of murder mystery clues in eight new paintings. “This collection is based on my personal nar- rative of a parallel Impossimal history,” explains Smith, who has created a fictitious dos- sier of letters and back stories to accompany the collection. Although the stories describe a parallel timeline to our own, they key into specific historical run amok as he unveils a series

is based on the real life Eliza Acton whose work ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families’ was written in 1845 and was the blueprint for Mrs Beaton’s ‘Book

of Household Management.’ For his debut public presentation of Bloodlines , collectors

“This collection is based onmy personal narrative of a parallel Impossimal history.”

were ushered into a dark room where the doors were shut and Smith could take them on his imaginative narrative journey. “Without exception everyone ‘got’ it, and became more and more intrigued,” explains Smith who says it is the imaginative plot lines that drive the work; a sophisticated combination of storytelling and art.

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“My love of reading history books started this journey” he says, and each painting in the series has a true historical link. What he amusingly refers to

Smith's initial clay model of The Cantering Caketacular Queen of Bakes

as a "mentally unstable dash" through history, is a triumph of both art and entertainment from a self- taught artist whose brightly coloured

Impossimals have become something of a feature on

the British landscape.

He says his most informa- tive artistic influences have

always been illustrations from children’s books. “My earli- est memory is of a Christmas present that changed my life. It was a small book of black and white illustrations; the book was called 'The Magic Painter' and came with a paintbrush but no paints. To this day I remember the exact feeling I had when I realised that this was a very special book indeed, you 'painted' the pages with water and the colours magically appeared - I was hooked!” Other influences include the

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Peter Smith

3 The Flamboyant Wriggling WonkyWonder Canvas edition of 150 Image 203/4" x 30" Framed £595 2 The Rampant Jekylled Whatabanker Canvas edition of 150 Image 26" x 161/4" Framed £450

4 Menacing Moriarty Marauder Canvas edition of 150 Image 28" x 183/4" Framed £565

Bloodlines took Smith over twelve months to create and it was a technically challenging project.

kitchens, meadows, shops, clock towers, not to mention a fortune telling amusement cabinet. Each one helped him to better visualise the completed painting and allow for accurate shadows and depth to be captured in the studio. To all this were added three hundred random objects from sandwiches, bank notes, guns, false teeth and balloon whisks along with a sprinkling of hidden items and codes for collectors to try and break, turning the collection into a veritable twist of popular cultural icons and historical •

quirkiness of American painter Will Bullas with his strong characters and whimsical titles, and unsurprisingly the surreal- ist painter Salvador Dali, "whose work offered me an unusual slant on the world,” although ultimately, as most critics would agree, Smith’s inspiration comes from his own unstoppable fertile imagination. Bloodlines took Smith over twelve months to create and it

was a technically challenging project. Sixteen works were either discarded or remodelled into something else; two shared the same backdrop, but from alternate angles and one was so heavy it collapsed overnight due to its sheer weight! Smith’s construction of each scene in tiny detail is testament to his extraordinary dexterity and skill and thirty models were built in miniature, featuring streets,

5 Edison's Sherlock Sidewinder Resin Sculpture Edition of 150 Height 13" £295

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caricatures posing as some- thing weirdly mysterious and tantalising. Made from a variety of materials including Plasticine, balsa wood, cardboard, wire and even old curtain material, along with battery operated lighting rigs to act as lamp posts, and with candles and spot glows

in the background, Smith says he had completed a major construction job before even a layer of paint touched the canvas! Using oil paints which he describes as "a very evocative and sensual medium," Smith always relishes the smell and intensity of colour that oil allows. His technique is as unconventional as his art, and Smith started work on each painting

6 Dalisaurus Surrealius Resin Sculpture Edition of 150 Height 131/2" £295

by pushing the oils into the canvas with his fingers before moving on to smaller

brush sizes until the detail starts to appear. Staining effects were achieved using transparent glazes of colour while copious amounts of scrunched cling-film added an interesting texture. Sponges, rags and brushes were used to finesse areas while the crisp edges were given a thin layer of linseed oil, rubbed and then wiped off to help with the movement of the brush across the surface. “It's this process that has taken me so long to master and the thrill is turning a mass of colours and shapes into a picture locked in the imagination” says Smith – a feat which he has achieved on a grand scale in Bloodlines . Writing the storyline for the plots of each Bloodlines painting gave Smith almost as much pleasure as coming up with the names. “Now that was great fun!” From the purple and black sinister images of the avaricious The Rampant Jekylled

Just some of the stages Smith goes through to create his masterpieces

7 Agatha’s Watson Wriggler Canvas edition of 150 Image 26" x 161/4" Framed £450

8 Mysterious Count

Carpathian Von Porl Canvas edition of 150

Image 26" x 161/4" Framed £450

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Peter Smith

9 Tuppenny Pennysaurus - Remarqued Edition Canvas edition of 75 Image 171/2" x 30" Framed £1,450

10 Zanbar Canvas edition of 150 Image 24" x 191/2" Framed £495

“It's this process that has takenme so long tomaster and the thrill is turning a mass of colours and shapes into a picture locked in the imagination.”

Whatabanker and Menacing MoriartyMarauder to the softer and more childlike images of The Cantering Caketacular Queen of Bakes and the neon colours of Tuppenny Pennysaurus, Smith has created an absorbing world in which the collector can delve as deeply into the fictitious and real historical narrative of the paintings as they wish. Add to these, two new free standing hand painted resin sculptures from the debut Lost Impossimal series; this is undoubtedly Smith’s boldest and most innovative collection to date.

“I have definitely moved from a world that looked bright and colourful and comfortable to something a little bit edgy," says Smith, who sees Bloodlines as only the start of a continuing saga in which his imagination is set to run wild for years to come. “For me, art is escapismwith nostalgia thrown in, so there is plenty more to go," laughs the intriguing Mr Smith. Gallery Bloodlines can be seen in Castle Galleries across the UK with certain galleries hosting a personal appearance from Smith himself, visit website for more details castlegalleries.com

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MY FAVOURITE Famed for her irresistible,

loveable cows, Caroline Shotton - one of the UK's favourite artists - invites us into her life as she reveals what brings joy to her world

Places Barcelona – this place has everything. Beaches with wonderful public sculptures on display, amazing, ground breaking organic architecture and an electric atmosphere. I’d love to live there one day! Berlin – Berlin for me was dark, grungy and steeped in history... I went there in November and the fog didn’t clear. Great place for taking ‘arty’ photos, seeing inter- national bands in small venues and Bauhaus architecture! London – I was born in London and went to college there. I still love it and regularly go back to see exhibitions. The National Portrait Gallery is my favourite

place to relax when I’m there. Devon – the boys and I had a wonderful old fashioned ‘Enid Blyton style’ camping holiday this year. Playing in streams, running in fields and finding heart shaped pebbles on the beach were just a handful of the wonderful memories we will all treasure! Home – it needs a lot of updating and TLC, but I love it. My stu- dio’s there and it doesn’t matter if I spill paint on the ‘shabby chic’ floor. For me, there’s nothing better than shutting the door on a freezing cold day and snuggling up with my boys in front of the fire with a roast in the oven...

Songs

Lovesong by The Cure (Disintegration) Analyse by Thom Yorke (The Eraser) Never Let Me Down Again by Depeche Mode (Music For The Masses) Sea Song by Doves (Lost Souls) There Is A Light That Will Never Go Out by The Smiths (The Queen Is Dead)

This was incredibly hard to whittle down to five! Anything by these artists is on loop in the studio. Portishead, Air, Ian Brown and Radiohead are also my favourites! It changes all the time and, as music is often my only source of company, song choices change with my mood or what I’m painting... so, today’s top 5 are...

Phrases

1. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger 2. Carpe Diem 3. Imagination is everything. 4 If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it 5. Keep on keeping on.

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My Favourite Five

Books

The Rolling Stones by Sebastian Krüger

Art reference books - I have built up a large collection over the years. They’re my rock and I’d be lost without them so I’d like to pick them, as a ‘library’ for my first choice. Grand Designs Handbook by Kevin McCloud - I’d love to find a plot of land with far reaching views over the sea and design a self-build one day. I love archi- tecture and creating beautiful spaces. I listen to audio books when painting through the night. Fry’s English Delight by Stephen Fry , and The Success Principles by Jack Canfield are both very inspirational. The Story of the Little Mole who knew it was none of his Business by Werner Holzwarth - This is the funniest children’s books I have ever read. It’s about amole whowakes up onemorning to find that one of the other animals has done his ‘business’ on his head, he then sets out on amission to find the culprit. I read this to the boys over and over again when they were little!

Artists

Dance Of Time by Salvador Dali

My favourite artists have always been the realists. I have such admiration and appreciation for the dedication it takes to create paintings that are true to life. Not just ‘photographic copies’ but realism with a twist.

Mitch Griffiths Michelangelo Salvador Dali Sebastian Krüger René Magritte

The Lovers by René Magritte

1. An endless supply of art materials 2. A wind up DAB radio 3. Matches 4. Knife 5. Suncream To take to a desert island

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Hamish Blakely - The Night Is Hers Canvas edition of 95 Image 24" x 24" Framed £599

Artists use a wide repertoire of techniques to create their works of art. From the traditional disciplines employed by the Great Masters to the new and exciting techniques emerging today, here we take a look at the wonderfully diverse and skillful ways in which artists find to express their creativity Art techniques

St Jerome by Caravaggio

The term tenebrism is derived from the Latin ‘tenebrae’ (darkness). It refers to the use of extreme contrasts of light and dark in figurative paintings. The technique was introduced by the Italian painter Caravaggio (1571 – 1610) and has since been used throughout art history to create dramatic figurative 1. Tenebrism

works filled with emotional tension. In tenebrist paintings, the figures are often portrayed against a background of in- tense darkness, but the figures themselves are illuminated by a bright light that highlights their three-dimensional form. The exquisite works of Hamish Blakely are a modern example of the power of tenebrism.

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Art Techniques

3. Grisaille First practised in the early 15th century when pigments were scarce, grisaille is often used to ‘underpaint’ a piece of art in monochrome, providing the foundations for transparent coloured overlays. Favoured by Flemish artists such as Rembrant (1606 - 1669) and Jan van Eyck (1390 - 1441), it is a technique still used today and can be seen in all of its ethereal glory in the works of artist Bob Barker.

2. Data as art In an age where our lives are recorded as endless gigabytes of data, artists have begun to translate this digital material - data, numbers and statistics - into visual representations. A remarkable example of this new form of art is ‘Drawing Water’, a landscape by artist, David Wicks. The piece maps where water falls and where it is consumed in the US. Equally awe-inspiring is ‘13689 Digits Of Pi’. Created by Martin Krzywinski, the numbers one to nine were assigned a colour. The first 13,689 digits of Pi were then ordered into a giant wheel, resulting in a stimulating piece of art which demonstrates the beauty which hides in data.

A Map of the Geographical Structure of Wikipedia Links by Olivier H. Beauchesne via visual.ly

Bob Barker - The Keeper Image 24" x 24" Framed £599

Canvas edition of 195

‘13689 Digits

Of Pi’ by Martin Krzywinski via fineartamerica.com

4. Paint pouring A technique made famous by Jackson Pollock (1912 - 1956), paint pouring or ‘drip technique’ sees the canvas moved from easel to floor so paint can be dripped or poured from all directions. The result is an intricate and spontaneous fusion of colour and energy. The cityscapes of artist, Paul Kenton demonstrate how this technique can be used to capture the kinetic energy of the artist and literally pour it onto the canvas.

Paul Kenton -

One Night In Paris

Boxed canvas Edition of 150 Image 30" x 48" £725

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Art Techniques

A ‘light drawing’ by Picasso

5. Light as art Often thought of as a fairly modern technique, the artistic use of light has actually been common since the 4th century in a form with which we are all familiar - stained glass windows. In 1949, Picasso (1881 - 1973) discovered the potential of light as an art form and subsequently created a series of ‘light drawings’. More recently, light has been used by artists to sculpt and shape exhibition space, creating atmospheric, intangible works of art that engulf the viewer, making them a living part of the installation.

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John DWilson - Match Day 3-D edition of 150 Image 19" x 27" Framed £625

6. Glass art

The fragile beauty of glass has long made it an irresistible medium for artistic expression in many different forms. The glassblowers of 13th century Murano created works of art that were so remarkable that they became the lifeblood of the Republic. Today, artist Dale Chihuly continues to show the

captivating beauty of this material through his mesmerising glass sculptures. Other artists use glass as their canvas. Richard Rowan’s unique technique of painting oils onto the underside of a sheet of glass sees him defy the normal rules of painting to create works of art from the foreground, back.

The clever use of perspective is employed by artists in many ways. Stuart McAlpine Miller layers images within his artwork, encouraging the viewer to unravel the piece over time. The effect is a piece of art in which two people can see very different compositions. Another technique that manipulates perspective is reverse perspective - a technique created by artist, Patrick 7. Perspective

Hughes. A two dimensional perspective is reversed by the three dimensional relief on which it is painted. The result influences the brain to create a completely false image that appears to move with the viewer. In recent years, artist John DWilson has adopted the reverse perspective technique and applied it to his signature style of painting to create intriguing, playful and extremely clever pieces of art.

Richard Rowan - Nature’s Rest Glass edition of 95 Image 19" x 19" Framed £750

8. Nail’d It at Frieze Visitors to the 2013 Frieze Art Fair will be in for a bit of pampering all in the name of art. Nail’d It will see Frieze- goers nails turned into limited edition miniature artworks.

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Altered Images

Featuring thirty five original canvases, and over a year in the painting, Stuart McAlpine Miller's prestigious new collection debuts later this autumn at flagship gallery, Castle Fine Art, Bruton Street in the heart of Mayfair. We caught up with him to talk about his new collection

How did you come up with the original concept for your work? My current style is a product of working as an artist over the last twenty years. I have been influenced by Renaissance art, especially Caravaggio as he had a great approach to figurative art – my favourite of his works is The Supper at Emmaus, which is very dark and dramatic. Also, imagery that’s transparent has been a growing fascination of mine and gradually this has become the focus of my work. So the basis of the concept lies in Renaissance art but with a surrealist and contemporary edge.

You have described themessage/ aimof your work as to draw the viewer closer and identify the different layers in your works, but do you ever hide images within your pieces; as secrets that only you knoware there? I aim to include very clear imagery in my pieces and don’t hide aspects intentionally. The sub-images within them are supposed to be un-ravelled over time by the viewer. Often layers of a piece I will think are the most hidden appear to someone else first and vice-versa, which is interesting because it just shows how the mind can work in different ways.

How do you choose the comic and model images? Which do you decide on first and how do you pair them up to create one piece? I see each of my paintings as a concise history of the main figure and the multiple layers add up to create one story, one moment. Sometimes I use the model as the primary component and other times I choose an animation first then design a character – it really depends on the idea I have and how I can represent it. Either way, there is always interaction between the animated characters and model, which I can create in the way I position them. We’ve heard that when you are painting you sometimes wear two or more pairs of

prescription glasses to enable you to perfect the layering – can you explain your technique to us in a little more detail? I used to wear multiple glasses at once but now I just use one pair of magnifying glasses. This is because I work two or three inches away from the canvas as it’s important I create very accurate lines to produce the very graphic backgrounds in my works. I first tried out the glasses technique as a solution to the fact that I feel I can never get close enough to the canvas. I’ve since checked with the opticians and luckily, I’m not damaging my eyes! What is your process when you are creating? We know you have recently moved to a more rural location, does •

The Supper at Emmaus by Caravaggio

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Stuart McAlpine Miller

Stuart McAlpine Miller - Attention! On Your Feet!

Boxed canvas Edition of 95 Image 40" x 29" Framed £995 Unframed £795

Giclée edition of 95

Image 28" x 20" Framed £750

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“McAlpine Miller is one of the best artists of our time, painting about our time, in the best way I’ve seen. This is how he is changing the course of Art History - much in the same way that Da Vinci, Monet and Picasso did. The art of tomorrow starts here...” Estelle Lovatt, Art Critic

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Stuart McAlpine Miller

this solitude have a positive impact on your work? I lived in London for 20 years and found it hard to switch off from city life. I think it’s important to be in the midst of what’s happening but it’s not the most important thing. My influences remain the same regardless of my environment. I moved to the countryside two years ago and I have found that my inspirations have intensified because I now have more time to concentrate. Whilst I’m removed from the hustle and bustle of London, I keep connected with what’s current and going on through the media and gather information that way. I haven't cut myself off completely and regularly spend time in London, amongst other cities. It's the best of both worlds really! You trained at the Glasgow School of Art, what would you say is the one thing that has stayed with you from your time there and how is this reflected in your work nowadays, if at all? Being a student allowed me to develop as an artist without the pressure of having to earn a living. Whilst I was at uni, I was very passionate and determined to make it as an artist and so was very active on the arts scene, probably more than most students. I’ve retained this part of my personality, and my passion and ambition has helped me through the dark times. You have admitted that you toiled at the coalface of the art world for 20 years – how does it feel now to be gaining critical recognition? There have been earlier stages of my career that have been very good; when I first moved to London I signed a contract with a big gallery. But I didn’t want to be restricted and looking back, I was possibly afraid of success ultimately. I don’t think I would have handled it very well when I was younger. I have to say, I don’t really think about the critical

recognition. I am very happy that people enjoy my work and I’m just passionate about what I do. Do you feel Estelle Lovatt’s term “post modern picture maker” aptly describes your work/style/place in art history? I am flattered by and very grateful for Estelle’s commitment to my work. I do try to make a social comment with my work but it is more my personal statement of my own understanding of what’s going on in society. To some extent I suppose my work is post modern but I think there’s a need for a brand new word to describe artists of today. How has AndyWarhol inspired your work? I’m inspired by Warhol’s commitment to creating art that was accessible to the masses without compromising his status as an artist. He turned the art world around and was the first artist to show that art can be both accessible and good, which is an interesting lesson. I don’t think that all of his work was fantastic but his approach certainly was. He had an amazing journey as an artist and proved how significant it is to be an artist and a businessman. Warhol, Dali and Francis Bacon all appreciated how important business is to art. It’s not a case of resting on your laurels and waiting to be discovered, artists need to promote their own work. Do you see your work as a celebration of consumer society or a stand against it? Both but the views my work convey are just a suggestion, they’re not necessarily correct. I believe people shouldn’t live shallow existences; aspiring to be a celebrity won’t bring you happiness. At the same time, my pieces poke fun at the shallow nature of our society and it’s really up to the viewer how they interpret my work. •

Stuart McAlpine Miller - Taking The Trash Out Boxed canvas Edition of 95 Image 40" x 29" Framed £995 Unframed £795 Giclée edition of 95 Image 28" x 20" Framed £750

Glasgow School of Art

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in a way to show her innocence and purity trapped in mayhem, which is how I see her. I enjoyed the film ‘MyWeekWith Marilyn’ (2011, dir. Simon Curtis) because it showed how often what we see of celebrities is so different to the truth. Celebrities are just normal people but for many they are a source of escapism. Would you ever consider including modern celebrities in your works? Yes I would possibly include modern celebrities but it would be difficult to choose which ones. I would have to come up with a concept first of all – which hopefully wouldn’t be too slanderous! Gallery The new collection by Stuart McAlpine Miller is available now in galleries nationwide or view online at castlegalleries.com

McAlpine Miller cites Andy Warhol as one of his greatest inspirations and influences

Are you looking forward to your exhibition at Castle Fine Art, Bruton Street and how have you had to prepare for it? Over a year’s worth of work has been created specifically for my Altered Images show in London, which will comprise of 35 new canvasses. It’s been an interesting and positive experience – I always enjoy finishing a piece and learning from it. I would say that there is quite a difference from the first piece I painted for the show compared to the last piece, which I’m finishing off at the moment, notably in its composition and how I developed the idea. The show will include a few larger pieces too, which I really liked working on as they were challenging due to their size. Which is your favourite piece from the Altered Images limited edition collection and why? It’s difficult for me to choose a

favourite. I prefer the viewers to choose their favourite.

Eve Arnold - A Thoughtful Moment, The Misfits, 1960 Giclée edition of 495 Image 18" x 12" Framed £350

What direction do you see your work taking in the future? The last piece I’ve been working on for the Altered Images show at Castle Fine Art, Bruton Street definitely leads on to my next collection. I wouldn’t say I’m taking an obviously different direction but I feel that subconsciously I have been influenced by Caravaggio, much like in my earlier work. My future collections will be a natural evolution of my style. As artist-in-residence at The Savoy you painted celebrities of times gone by – just for fun, which of those celebrities would you choose to be holed up in a hotel roomwith? My favourite era has to be the 1940s and 1950s so I would choose Marilyn Monroe. I tried to paint her

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March 2013 Rodin sculptures go on show in Henry Moore gardens. English sculptor and artist Henry Moore, considered Auguste Rodin's The Burghers of Calais the finest public sculpture in London, and it is displayed in what was his garden. April 2013 A £29mRaphael drawing is barred from leaving UK; the government place a temporary export ban on Head of a Young Apostle, in the hope that holding the piece will allow time for a UK buyer to come forward. May 2013 Sculptor Ralph Brown passed away. For over 60 years he explored the human body through drawing and sculpture, with some of his most important work coming out of the 50s and 60s, including the critically acclaimed Mother and Child (1954) and Clochard (1955-56). June 2013 The faces of boys who later became some of the world's worst dictators went on display in an exhibition at the Saatchi gallery. Hitler, Stroessner, Pol Pot and Slobodan Miloševic are all featured as part of an exhibition of oil paintings by artist Annie Kevans. July 2013 Boris Johnson unveiled Katharina Fritsch's Hahn/Cock, the latest artwork to fill Trafalgar Square's empty plinth; the work pokes fun at the statues of men surrounding it. August 2013 National Portrait Gallery opens an exhibition of original art by Bob Dylan. Face Value by Dylan features the singer's most recent portrait studies and "represent characters, with an amalgamation of features Dylan has collected from life, memory and his imagination".

PARK IN STYLE Artist SimonClaridge and

Moss, MarylinMonroe, James Dean andDavid Bowie. Simon Claridge said, “I’ma big Alfa fan; my first car was an Alfa Romeo and I’ve always loved the way their cars strike a balance between elegance and performance. When I started working on this project, I knew immediately that these spaces had to be about style icons. Whether they’re from the worlds of music, fashion or the silver screen, these are people that have a certain something about them that makes them stand out and gives their image eternal appeal.”

Italian car brand, Alfa Romeo, teamed up over the summer to create London’smost stylish parking spaces in the heart of the city’sworld famous Oxford Street shopping district. In the unique project, Simon transformed a rowof ‘blank canvas’ under-ground parking bays into a celebration of 20th century style icons. The installationwas inspired by Alfa Romeo’s Giulietta Collezione and was amontage of Claridge's well known icons from the past six decades, including Twiggy, Kate

Twiggy II Canvas edition of 195 Image 29" x 19" Framed £599

ROBINAGOES TOHOLLYWOOD

A charity ball held to celebrate the 45th anniversary of autism charity, NORSACA saw celebrity baker Paul Hollywood win a signed limited edi- tion piece of art by Robina Yasmin . Entitled ‘Among Friends’ and donated by Castle Galleries, Paul was determined to win the canvas

and walked away with it for a healthy contribution to NORSACA’s fundraising objectives. The ball was hosted in the gardens of Nottingham's magnificent Colwick Hall, former ancestral home of Lord Byron and raised over £10,000 for the charity.

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JOHN MYATT GOES STATESIDE

Following the huge success of Provenance, the debut museum exhibition by JohnMyatt in 2012, a number of his paintings have been selected to be included in a series of museum exhibitions around the United States of America in 2014-2015. This ground-breaking exhibi- tion entitled 'Intent to Deceive', spotlights some of the world's most notorious forgers, illumi- nating their dubious legacies, and examining how their talents, charm, and audacity beguiled and assaulted the art world for much of the 20th century through to the present day. Several ingenious forgers of the 20th century are profiled in this exhibition representing some of the most infamous scandals of the century. Han VanMeegeren, Elmyr de Hory and Eric Hebborn all shook the art world with their exploits, garnering each of themworldwide notoriety but untimely deaths. More recently, JohnMyatt andMark Landis have been in the news for their

Castle Galleries artist Paul Kenton is currently in talks with up and coming designer Richard Smith to create a Paul Kenton inspired suit. Armani-trained Smith, who is one of the sharpest and most innovative tailors to come out of the UK has recently shown his line at New York Fashion Week and is looking to create a suit that epitomises the vibrant, energetic and cosmopolitan nature of Kenton's art work. Early 2014 should see some exciting developments! Made tomeasure humbled and proud to be able to exhibit back home, I’m an honourary Geordie but a Scot born and bred, so I am enjoying creating the work for this and I can’t wait for the exhibition to open next year.” “Homecoming” opens in autumn 2014 at Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow.

prolific and stylistically diverse art frauds, landingMyatt in jail. Myatt's work will be exhibited in museums inMassachusetts, Ohio, Florida & Oklahoma.

Millar set for secondmuseumcollection

In 2011, Alexander Millar made his museum debut with Working Man at the Great North Museum: Hancock in Newcastle upon Tyne. A collection of never before seen original art portraying the men, women, communities and indus- tries that make the North East the spirited place it is today. Such was the success of the exhibition, attracting thousands of visitors from across the country, Millar has now received his second invitation from Glasgow Life. Alexander Millar is now painting towards “Homecoming”, an exhibition of original art celebrating the people and the industries of Glasgow and Scotland. Of the invitation, Kilmarnock born Millar said “I’m just so

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Must See Exhibitions

Face Value, Bob Dylan National Portrait Gallery, London 25 Aug 2013 – 5 Jan 2014 New Acquisitions at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh 12 Oct 2013 - 1 Mar 2014

Turner & the Sea National Maritime Museum, London 22 Nov 2013 – 21 Apr 2014 Millet to Manet: French Prints of the Late 19th Century Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham 19 Sept 2013 – 12 Jan 2014

Scotland Street School Museum

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Waterhall, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 12 - Sunday 27 October 2013

SimoneWeil, preeminent philosopher and activist surmised that roots were the single most necessary thing for us as individuals and for society as a whole. Weil asserts, that to be rooted connects us with our past and our present, it gives us a sense of our own integral place in the world and importantly, it encourages us to care about and participate in community life.Where is that sense of community now? Are we still connected to it? In this world dominated by technology and fragmented interactions, do we value what Weil considered to be integral to our inner peace and happiness? In Horton’s work we see it, with each piece we are ever entwined within a sense of belonging, of familiarity and community.There is the house, symbolising stability and love.The familiar streets down which Horton’s established characters walk.The seaside town, where imagination can roam. A wizard, who excites and intrigues; these are all individual in their own right, yet speak to a wider meaning. This isn’t just art, it is life reflected back to us. Perhaps a life we remember, we have or we long for, but there is no denying that we can all identify something which speaks to our minds or our hearts within this collection; because it reminds us of what is truly important, each other; with love and hope.

“This is the pinnacle of my career to date,” explains Paul Horton, as he discusses the workload and deadlines surrounding such an extensive exhibition. “To be able to showcase a major body of work, which has gone through so many twists and turns over the years, is such a great opportunity.” ‘Love & Hope’ opens at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery’s,Waterhall on 12 October; a “prestigious one man show” where Horton will exhibit around eighty new paintings and four bronze sculptures. Predominately in high quality pastels, ‘Love & Hope’ will also include “a handful of oils, some nice big charcoals and some of the personal, initial designs and concepts,” alongside a series of new prints from the hugely popular contemporary artist. Horton’s portfolio has drawn comparisons to the subject matter of Lowry, the methods and materials of Degas, and the myth that allows Chagall to so vividly explode. But his work is identifiable, in both presentation and subject; there are clear and constant truths that belong only to Horton and his audience. And that’s the beauty of Paul Horton’s world; despite being intrinsically

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“To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul.” SimoneWeil

Alexander Millar (left) and Glyn Washington (right) at the opening of Working Man, Millar's debut museum exhibition at The Great North Museum: Hancock in Newcastle upon Tyne

SUPPORTING THEARTS Austerity measures and funding cuts are all too familiar phrases to many of us, no matter what our industry, profession or personal interest. There is no denying that the arts have been one of the biggest sectors to have felt the repercussions of the global recession

H ere, in the UK, local authority support for arts and culture will fall by a further £124 million in 2013-14, according to figures recently published by the Department for Communities and Local Government. Andwhilemany view this as another nail in the coffin for the UK arts scene, there are others that have taken a different view. Of the cuts, Quentin Letts (critic at the DailyMail), said “the artistic urge is still going to be there, and the artistic urge finds a way of getting out.” Whatever your stance, of one thing we can be sure – the UK arts and culture sector needs the support of everyone who cares

about the past, present and future of art in our country. Not only do the arts give the UK prestige on the world stage, but within our own communities they have a great many social impacts: from educational progress, to a freedom of expression, perhaps aiding sufferers of mental illness or providing jobs. For the past five years, Castle Galleries and publishers Washington Green Fine Art have been committed to working in partnership with publicly funded arts institutions across the United Kingdom to host and fund large scale exhibitions for everyone, without discrimination on wealth, status or knowledge of art.

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Working Man at The Great North Museum: Hancock attracted thousands of visitors, proving that there is a great appetite for art throughout the UK

“The global recession that we have enteredwill not just knock the froth of things; it will permanently reconfigure the cultural landscape. This may happenmore slowly and the events may be less flamboyantly newsworthy than the bankruptcy of Iceland, or the collapse of the international banking system... but the underlying forces at work are just as strong – indeed – they are the same forces.” —Adrian Ellis, The Art Newspaper

been a great success. Personally I’m overjoyed to see the way the public have taken Alexander Millar to their hearts.” More recently, Washington Green Fine Art has forged partnerships with Birmingham Museums, with ‘Provenance’ an exhibition in 2012 of original artwork by John Myatt; widely considered to be on the of 21st century’s greatest art forgers but who has since reformed and now paints genuine fakes to the delight of his fans and art collectors. And, opening in October 2013, again with BirminghamMuseums, is ‘Love & Hope’ an exhibition of original pastels, oils and charcoals, by one of Washington Green’s most popular artists Paul Horton. “This is the pinnacle of my career to date,” explains Paul Horton, as

“As one of the country’s leading publishers, I feel we have a duty to support and nurture the arts scene at home,” says Glyn Washington, founder of the thirty year old art house and publisher. “If we can host an exhibition of art work that is relevant to a museum, a community or a region, which in turn increases exposure and visitor numbers for that museum or gallery and

introduces individuals to an artist or an idea they would never ordinarily encounter, then I cannot view this as anything other than a good thing.” In 2011, Washington Green Fine Art worked in conjunction with Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums group to exhibit Working Man by Alexander Millar; a collection of paintings celebrating the industries and

communities of Tyneside. Dr Sarah Glynn, museummanager at the Great North Museum: Hancock commented on Working Man at the time, saying “It’s been totally amazing to see the effect that this exhibition has had on our visitors. We’ve seen people weeping and laughing, and it has reached people of all ages. “Our collaboration with Washington Green Fine Art has

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Fiona Bruce speaks at the opening of Provenance by legendary forger and Castle Galleries artist, John Myatt in autumn 2012

he discusses the workload and deadlines surrounding such an extensive exhibition. “To be able to showcase a major body of work, which has gone through so many twists and turns over the years, is such a great opportunity.” Horton’s portfolio has drawn comparisons to the subject matter of Lowry, the methods and materials of Degas, and the myth that allows Chagall to so vividly explode – all of this, whilst

portraying a narrative to which everyone can almost universally relate to. Simon Cain, Interim Director of Birmingham Museums Trust comments, “This exhibition should prove of particular interest to our audiences, allowing them to relate to, and interact with, the art work.” The next chapter for Washington Green Fine Art and the public arts sector sees a second invitation for critically

acclaimed artist Alexander Millar to exhibit in his homeland of Scotland. “Homecoming” will feature over eighty original oils and charcoals created by Millar for the people of Glasgow and Scotland, depicting the industries

and communities that built the country – hailing from Scotland himself, this exhibition at Scotland Street School Museum will come in what promises to be a memorable year for Scotland and Alexander Millar.

“With Provenance, John reminded us how the apparent superiority and invulnerability of those in the art trade is in fact all too often a trick of the light, and the flash suit. He deserves our thanks for that.” —David Lee, Art Critic & Editor of The Jackdaw

John Myatt poses for pictures with collectors at the opening of Provenance

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Autumn / Winter Collection 2013

Welcome to our brand new collection of art for the autumn and winter season. We invite you to take a look around, whether you are looking for a piece to make a statement or something to quietly contemplate, we have something to inspire you.

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Caroline Shotton Gallery

1 Spidermoo Boxed canvas Edition of 195 Image 36" x 36" £695

2 Batmoo

Boxed canvas Edition of 195 Image 36" x 36" £695

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Gallery Stuart McAlpine Miller

1 Spot Me Now 2 Taking The Trash Out 3 Attention! On Your Feet! 4 Hats Off To The Leaders Boxed canvas Edition of 95 Image 40" x 29" Framed £995 Unframed £795 Giclée edition of 95 Image 28" x 20" Framed £750 Altered Images Portfolio - Set of 4 Boxed canvas Image 40" x 29" Framed £3,750 Unframed £2,950 Giclée edition in presentation portfolio

Image 28" x 20" Framed £2,850 Unframed £1,500

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1 Assoiffée D’Amour Boxed canvas Edition of 95 Image 243/4" x 551/4" £695

2 Sugar Venom Boxed canvas Edition of 95 Image 36" x 36" £650

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Gallery Alex Echo

1 Wing Commander Giclée edition of 95 Image 15" x 15" Framed £295

2 Into The Night

3 Atlantic Watch

Giclée edition of 95

Image 15" x 15" Framed £295

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Gallery Richard Rowan

1 All Before Me

2 Trailing Horizons Glass edition of 95 Image 24" x 24" Framed £795

3 Nature’s Rest

Glass edition of 95 Image 20" x 28"

Glass edition of 95 Image 19" x 19"

Framed £795

Framed £750

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4 Infinite

Glass edition of 95 Image 221/2" x 38"

Framed £995

5 Dancing Shadows Glass edition of 95 Image 123/4" x 28" Framed £695

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Gallery Lawrence Coulson

1 The TimeWe Had

Giclée edition of 150 Image 173/4" x 24"

Framed £550

3 Underneath A Red Sky Canvas edition of 95 Image 16" x 48" Framed £695 2 WhereWe Find Ourselves Giclée edition of 150 Image 12" x 40" Framed £595

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Paul Kenton Gallery

1 Electric City Boxed canvas Edition of 150 Image 40" x 32" £685

2 Late Afternoon, Westminster Boxed canvas Edition of 150 Image 32" x 40" £685

3 One Night In Paris Boxed canvas Edition of 150 Image 30" x 48" £725

4 Sunset From Jubilee Bridge Boxed canvas Edition of 150 Image 20" x 60" £675

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Jeff Rowland Gallery

1 And Then You Kissed Me Canvas edition of 95 Image 221/2" x 36" Framed £650

2 April In Paris

3 A Fine Romance

Canvas edition of 95

Image 20" x 32" Framed £550

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