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artists & participants
Edwin Aitken,
Susan Banks,
Clare Bonnet,
Joshua Browitt,
Anthony Cooke,
Linda Hemmersbach,
Andy Jackson,
Eleanor Letham,
Rebecca Lowe,
Tony Moss,
Sophie Mutch,
Kimvi Nguyen,
Mark Parkinson,
Ros Paton,
Rosa Roberts,
Julian Rowe,
Joanna Salska,
Luke Skiffington,
Ilona Sunderland,
Kelly Sweeney,
Fatma Ummanel,
Tess Williams,
Anne Wölk,
Valerie Zwart
press release
This August, Surface Gallery is pleased to present Painted Surface, an exhibition that asks, what is painting today?
Painted Surface will showcase a selection of contemporary painters from across the world, from Australia to the USA, featuring works that expand the definition of painting. A variety of approaches, from experimenting with the medium of paint and canvas to pushing paintings in and out of the frame, offer an unusual perspective on what constitutes contemporary painting in a world of prominent and diversified visual culture.
Chosen from more than a hundred submissions, the selected work explores and subverts the traditions of painting. Painted Surface will feature the monumental portraits of Fatma Ummanel, an illuminated landscape triptych by Julian Rowe, and a huge experiential seascape by Anthony Cooke. The exhibition will challenge the viewer's preconceived ideas of painting.
The opening night will feature a performance, Black Square, by one of the selected artists -Kimvi Nguyen. Kimvi was recently awarded Artist in Residence on Kronstadt (Kotlin Island) by the The Ministry of Culture Of The Russian Federation - National Centre For Contemporary Arts. A solo exhibition will be awarded to one of the artists in Painted Surface by the artist and curator Diana Ali.
Painted Surface will launch in conjunction with Summer Cinema – a two-day event featuring artist films and videos in Surface Gallery's upstairs project space.
Opening night: 18:00 to 21:00, Friday 31st of July
Tuesday to Friday: 12.00pm to 6.00pm
Saturday: 11.00am to 5.00pm
16 Southwell Road, Nottingham, NG1 1DL
Free Entry: All Are Welcome