Fresh Magazine - Winter/Spring 2005/2006

FRESHMAGAZINETheBiscuitFactory NCLEUROPE’S LARGEST CENTREFOR ORIGINAL ART.SEEART. BUYART. LOVEART.

Winter| Spring 2005-06 Free Issue.

ww

w.th

ebis

cuitf

acto

ry.c

om

FRESHMAGAZINEThe BiscuitFactoryNCL

3RD ANNIVERSARYEXHIBITION2nd December 2005Who’d have thought that it’s only been three yearssince The Biscuit Factory opened it’s doors? Sincethat time we have become a major contributor to

the region’s continued transformation as a centreof creativity and culture. It’s been a fantasticjourney for everybody involved at The BiscuitFactory and we are extremely proud of this diverse showcase exhibition that combinesThe Silver Show, Helen Rondell and an excitingselection of new paintings .

The success of our business would not have been possible without the fantastic support of ourartists, customers and of course the dedicated andpassionate team here at The Biscuit Factory. To celebrate please join us on Friday 2nd Decemberfor our special preview night between 6.00pm and 9.00pm. Andy, Ramy and Marilyn.

THE SILVER SHOW2nd December 200529th January 2006With Christmas fast approaching, we felt itwas time to add some seasonal sparkle toThe Biscuit Factory. With this thought inmind, over the last few months the curatorialteam have set out on a search for the best ofBritain's contemporary silversmiths, jewellersand metalworkers. The resulting exhibition isan exciting showcase of both up-and-comingand well-established fine metal artists fromacross the country, with work ranging fromthe delicate to the dramatic, including beautiful jewellery, intriguing vessels, sculptural pieces and traditional silversmithwork. This is a unique opportunity to see acarefully selected show of the country's most progressive metal artists and a chance to purchase something special for the festive season. WHAT’S ON Winter| Spring 2005-06

PAINTINGS2nd December 200526th February 2006Experience new expressionism, the cinematic, the mystical and the surreal all in this stunning collection featuring:

Taras Gladyrenko | GernotKissel | Richard DavidsonLindsay Simmons | NoelBensted | Sergey Belov

THE GRADUATESHOW12th January 200626th February 2006Once again The Biscuit Factory opens its doors to showcase the talent of newly graduated art students.Come and see this exciting selection of work, in many different media, by some of the best young talent in the North East.

WHAT’S ON Winter| Spring 2005-06

Alan Craxford has been working in the area of contemporary jewellery for over 30 years. His creationsstand out for their high quality finish which gives themunique brilliant reflections.His “Sushi and Sake set” was developed after a stay in aJapanese Buddhist temple. It links Eastern style food anddrink with Western style materials and techniques.Craxford began developing his “Celestial Spinning

Bowls” last year. These seek to express and balance twodifferent types of energy, one light radiating from the sun,the other lightning from storm clouds. Like the Tibetanspinning wheels these purely decorative bowls aredesigned to be gently spun on their stone basis. Theirhighly polished centre appears to stay still while theengraved decorated rim seems to spiral out, thus animating the idea and concept that the piece represents

Dianne Watson is a young but accomplished artist whose work hasfound its way to many galleries roundthe country.Dianne has been endeavouring to makeSilverware that is affordable and usablefor most occasions and people.Her Signature piece the “Decanter withthe Glass Stopper” is hand raised fromsheet silver, the glass stopper made bygrinding and shaping layers of colouredglass. Her work is tactile, exciting anduseable at the same time.

DIANNEWATSON

ALANCRAXFORD

Natasha’s creations are tactile and adjustable so that the wearer is able to adapt them to suit their mood. For examplethe neckpieces can be worn in a number of ways: long, shortor even behind and down one’s back. This allows a certain freedom; the piece becomes more than just another item of jewellery. Natasha wants us to view it as a piece of art.

NATASHACURTIS

ALANCRAXFORDNATASHACURTISSHONACARNEGIE

LIZCLAYDIANEWATSONANGELACORK

ww

w.th

ebis

cuitf

acto

ry.c

om

Shona works from St. Jean d’Aulps in France,She works predominately in silver and 18ct gold using an etching and enamelling process.

Her inspiration comes from travels to India, Mexico and Peru as well as a fascination for tactile objects and the spirit of movement.

Angela’s work explores the physical and rational boundaries that we placeon silver objects and what types of objects should or should not be.

She surprises us with her functional work, architectural exercises aboutbalance, weight and proportion. Angela Cork creates beautiful object

D’art, her exhibits will be the talking point of many a viewer.

ANGELACORK

SHONA CARNEGIE

Liz is a local artist who works as a silversmith and a stone carver. In the creation of her work Liz uses metal, stone, wood andglass. She endeavours to augment the nature of the materialwith minimum apparent intervention. Familiarity with themedium brings an opportunity to take risks and enhance orchange appearances in an unpredictable way, resulting in small,tactile objects with a grand character.

BRYONY KNOX | REBECCA WALKLETT

BRYONYKNOXBryony produces a wide range ofsemi-functional objects from puppets to brooches, all of whichhave movement as an intrinsic partof the design. Her work is based on a love of storytelling, movement and colour.The wonderfully humorous yetslightly macabre world of vaudeville,circus and Punch & Judy have provided recent inspiration. Themythical beasts found in Greek

legends and heraldry also intrigueher. She enjoys making visually intricate, articulated metal objects,which she wants the observer totouch and play with, discoveringunexpected movement or metalwork details as they handlethem. Bryony works in silver and copper, brass and steel, utilisingtheir different colour combinationsand patination to enhance the richness of the object.

Rebecca is a metal smith who uses the technique ofpress forming to create vases and vessels.The themes of Rebecca’s work are the delicate qualityand the colour and her creations are based on whatshe finds on the beaches of the British coastline.The work is on a scale that invites the viewer to pickup and examine these lovely curious pieces.

REBECCAWALKLETT

ww

w.th

ebis

cuitf

acto

ry.c

omHELENRONDELL Raku

Helen has drawn inspiration forher work from a variety of areas.During her travels in South-western United States she visited a number of Pueblo Potteries inNew Mexico, and was especiallytaken by the shapes and designsproduced by Martina Martinezand her descendants particularlyNative American wedding vases. "I wanted to capture thequality of their style, handmade pieces giving theimpression of somethingquite precious but withoutbeing highly glazed."“I find Raku an exciting wayof firing, and I feel that itmakes each piece quite

individual, as the 'cracks'have a life of their own.”

Helen has been working withresist slips for a number ofyears, hand building all herdesigns using coiling, pinching and then utilisingher own press moulds. Shelightly burnishes all her workgiving a matt finish that isreminiscent of the pebblesfound on the beach. She alsoadds detailed texture or linedesigns to emphasise thevarious forms in her work.Helen's work is currentlyheld in private collections in China, Canada, and USA and all over Europe.

TARASGLADYRENKO(1960) UkraineGladyrenko works from his studio in the central part of Kiev,Ukraine. His main theme is the portrayal of people in different situations.

The artist likes to watch and examine the world with an ironic andphilosophical approach, considering life a delicate mixture of dramaand comedy as a result.

Gladyrenko has a story to tell in each picture. He challenges the viewerto identify the complexity within the relations of his characters, as thesituations are often real and familiar to us. This is beautiful work thatwill make you smile and ponder, cleverly made images that will staywith you.

TARAS GLADYRENKO | What’s on your Mind (detail) TARAS GLADYRENKO | A chess lesson

ww

w.th

ebis

cuitf

acto

ry.c

om

TARASGLADYRENKO

TARAS GLADYRENKO | Anticipation (detail)

GERNOTKISSEL

GERNOT KISSEL | Open Kimono (detail) GERNOT KISSEL | Half nude on Red (detail)

ww

w.th

ebis

cuitf

acto

ry.c

om

Born in Germany in 1939, GernotKissel first studied and worked inarchitecture and engineering. Hestarted painting at the age of 18 andhe has continued to live and workwith his wife Sonja in Germany and Switzerland.

His still-life’s and landscapes arestrong and bold expressionist workswith vibrant colour and stark line.KISSEL is better known, however, for his female nudes or portraitswhich are painted with an almost disconcerting bold assurance. His female figures have a direct and powerful sensuality and force the observer to admire them. These paintings are like a love for women.

Gernot KISSEL's work has beenexhibited and collected widelythroughout the Continent with agrowing reputation in England afterhis solo exhibitions in London in1997, 1999,2001 and 2004. His paintings are in Museums and shown in various European Galleries and private collections.

GERNOT KISSEL | Nathalie sleeping (detail)

RICHARDDAVIDSONDavidson is a graduate ofWimbledon School of Art.He has had many groupand solo shows and wonthe BHF Bank small painting competition in1998.His work depicts recognisable objects (oftenitems of clothing) on isolated, unadorned backgrounds. The imagesoften recall his prior careeras a solicitor in the City: formal polished shoes, ties, shirts and suits.The paintings want tobring forward issues suchas loss of identity, corporateuniformity and clothing asuniform. Davidson hopesthat each person will bringtheir own associations withthem when viewing theseimages of ordinary items.

RICHARD DAVIDSON| Two pairs of shoes (detail)

ww

w.th

ebis

cuitf

acto

ry.c

om

LINDSAY SIMMONS

Lindsay is an artist of obvious wit and humour, her work is a

juxtaposition of old and new, a wrystatement about women’s roles.

The painting process begins with theselection of images of “old master

paintings” such as Vermeer, Raphaeland Ingres, who traditionally viewed

women as objects of beauty. Theimages are put against strange surfaces created from dust and detritus of the home, it reflectsLindsay’s dual identity of artist/homemaker and mother. She aims to question the nature of

work and value.

The nature of the gaze is the key element in the work, Simmons wants

to make the viewer self-conscious in the act of looking.

The results are paintings of exquisitecraftsmanship which exude greatwarmth and intelligence. It is easy

to be seduced by these beautiful paintings.

LINDSAY SIMMONS| Ingres Parquet (detail)

SERGEY BELOV

Sergey was born in 1971 in Krasnodar, and graduated in 1998 fromMoscow Academy of Art. Since 1995 he has been a member of the

UNESCO International Federation of Artists. Since 2001 Sergey hasbeen a member of the International Art's Fund.

Sergey Belov's compositions are not just landscapes or still lives. Theyare shining and breathing and movement of light and colour - in a

word, he searches for his own painterly expression of the world's mostsubtle hues full of emotions.

SERGEY BELOV| Men reading (detail)

ww

w.th

ebis

cuitf

acto

ry.c

om

NOEL BENSTEDNoel takes his inspiration from the boxing ring to his many trips toCuba capturing the young, contemporary café society. He paints with afilmic quality freezing moments in time, creating visual reminders ofJohn Singer Sargent and a young Ken Howard Noel ‘s work shows adear interest in how the role of masculine and feminine can be seen tobe played out in these captured instances of time.

NOEL BENSTED| Dominatrix (detail)

RICHARDWALLACE

After training and working as a graphic designer he found himself drawn more and more towards painting. Finally he took the plunge and first exhibited with the Portland Gallery in Manchester.

While with them he took part in the "New Artist" exhibitions at the National Theatre in London. In the early 1980’s he was presented with the "Young Artist Award" from the Manchester Academy of Fine Art.

RICHARD WALLACE| Resurrection (detail)

ww

w.th

ebis

cuitf

acto

ry.c

om

DAVIDSHANNAHAN | Eclipse (detail)

GALLERY

WALTERHOLMESBeach at Old Heartly| Oil | 77cmX57cm| £1040

GERARDTUNNEYEvening Stroll| Oil | 67cmX48cm| £380

ww

w.th

ebis

cuitf

acto

ry.c

om

MEGLENGNecklace| £260

YU-LANBURKMARFlower Necklace| £141

MARTINANDREWSStacking perfume bottle| Glass| £80

ww

w.th

ebis

cuitf

acto

ry.c

om

KATHERINECAMPBELL-LEGGNecklace| £200

MOXONAND SIMMBrooch| £94

SHIMARACARLOWAcorn Cup Ring| £130

THEGRADUATESHOW12th January - 26th February 2006

An exciting selection of work from recent graduates from the Universities of Newcastle and Northhumbria.

JEAN DICKSON

QUOTES FROM THE COMMENTS BOOK The BiscuitFactoryNCL

ww

w.th

ebis

cuitf

acto

ry.c

om

THE PERFECT VENUEThe Biscuit Factory is at the forefront ofcreativity and has a light, airy ambiencethat sets the scene for whatever discussions lie ahead. You can hire rooms,hold corporate functions within thegallery, and have drinks receptions, buffetsand presentations, all surrounded by art.

PORTRAIT SERVICEWe now provide a popular portrait servicewhich is ideal for anyone who is looking to buy an original, personal and extra special gift. We are open to requests andyou can commission 1 of 10 resident artists of your choice.

COMMISSIONINGHave you got a special gift to buy, but can'tthink what? If so, commissioning an artistfrom The Biscuit Factory could be the perfect solution for you.

GIFT VOUCHERSIf you want to give someone a present toremember, you'll be pleased to know weoffer a popular gift voucher service.

WEDDING LISTSWhether you want to choose your list andask guests to purchase or contribute to certain pieces of art, or whether you wouldjust like friends and family to make donations which will be presented as a gift voucher, anything is possible.To find out more, call the gallery

at 0191 261 1103.

FRAMINGWhether you've bought something from us and you would like to change the frame,or have something of your own that youwould like framing, our bespoke serviceallows you to choose the style, colour and size that best suits your taste.

GIFT WRAPPINGThe Biscuit Factory offers a popular andinexpensive gift wrapping service to makeyour gifts even more special.

CARDSMake someone’s day with a creative cardfrom the Biscuit Factory. Choose fromhundreds of original designs, including beautifully crafted greeting cards and

postcards featuring contemporary art from the Gallery.CAFEWe have recently opened the Byker VistaCafé with stunning views over theOuseburn Valley to the River Tyne andByker. It is open from 10 - 5 Tuesday to Saturdayand 11 - 5 Sunday and Monday. It is a great place to meet up with friendsor just to relax over a cup of coffee andcake while you think about where thatpainting or sculpture will go in yourhouse.

BARN@THE BISCUITWith an award-winning combination ofstunning cuisine, impressive service and afriendly atmosphere, all surrounded bycutting-edge art, barn@the biscuit is amust.To make a reservation, call 0191 2303338.

ART PURCHASE PLANInterest Free credit on the Own ArtPurchase plan is available at The Biscuit Factory.

FRESHMAGAZINEThe BiscuitFactoryNCL

THE BISCUIT FACTORY is so much more than a place to browse and buy art.We've got a convenient and professional framingservice, stylish conference facilities, a stylish caféwith terrace, a mouth-watering restaurant, plusmany other versatile services. Take a look at what'son offer, and if you still can't see what you'researching for, don't hesitate to call us because ourdoors are always open to creative ideas, no matterhow large or small they may be.MAILING LISTBe one of the first to find out about forthcoming events at the Biscuit Factory. Just send your name, address telephone number and e-mail address to [email protected] to the address below and we’ll keep you posted.OUR WEB-SITE www.thebiscuitfactory.com is a great way to previewartist’s work before you take a trip down toStoddard Street. It is also a quick and easy way tofind out about the events and exhibitions at TheBiscuit Factory from the comfort of your home.OPENING HOURSSunday and Monday 11.00am till 5.00pmTuesday to Saturday 10.00am till 8.00pmEntrance is Free.Editor’s NotesLocation :Ten minutes walk north of the Quayside and the Millennium Bridge (see map) Nearest metro: Manors

FRESH MAGAZINE PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES A YEAR. NEXT ISSUE AVAILABLE MARCH 2006.DISTRUBUTED THROUGHOUT NORTH ENGLANDALL INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINT.DESIGN| BRANDING BY NAME WWW.NAME-SITE.COMGALLERY PHOTOGRAPHY BY SASA SAVIC WWW.SASASAVIC.COMPRINTED BY BAKE© 2005 THE BISCUIT FACTORY

ALL ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT: 0191 261 [email protected] www.thebiscuitfactory.com

Byker Vista Cafe at The BiscuitFactory Fireplaces by The Marble Works 0191 461 0448

Fresh Magazine - Winter/Spring 2005/2006

Documents

Transcript of Fresh Magazine - Winter/Spring 2005/2006