SAATCHI GALLERY

I have to say I was pretty shocked at how 'high-end' and upmarket Sloane Square and the area surrounding the gallery was, a whole world away from Manchester. The building itself had undergone the usual restoration works which was mirrored on the interior this, it has to be said would of made a pretty amazing house to live in and the minimalist approach really works well with the contrasting Victorian features.

The gallery spaces where dominated mainly by paintings with a few sculptures/installations, yet there was plenty on show over the thirteen rooms. In particular the artists present who had previously studied at Chelsea, like Marcus Foster (pic below) and Graham Hudson. The piece pictured 'Untitled 2010' was a favourite of mine unfortunately the image pictured doesn't portray it in it's best light; however, its high gloss finish can still be appreciated, the questioning whether or not its a balloon or a vase upside down or maybe even something more abstract - pollen seed? Its top heavy manner and unstable aspect all most created an uneasiness around the piece heightened by its glossy reflective exterior. The artists p.o.v is along side.