Andy McCall - Spruth Magers Gallery (Ambika P3)

Exhibtion Cover (folds out for poster)

                                                      

                                                                               Photo - AH

Just about managed to catch this before it finished. Fantastic exhibition, not only in terms of how it relates to my FMP but just as a body of work. Initially I was a bit sceptical of its location, with it being in a large industrial unit (Ambika 3,  http://www.anthonymccall.com/) quite set back from Marleybone Rd. However, after adhering to the signs which warn you it to take a few minutes for your eyes to become accustomed to the dark light, I realised the scale and atmosphere was really captivating. As the beams of light moved in random patterns and swirls, it was strange to pass your hand through the 'wall of light' as instinctively you would expect to feel the presence of a physical surface but actually this is just an optical illusion created by the smoke and lasers. Its this optical trickery which I've touched on in my sketchbook/journal. Its my interest in the human condition and use of mental manipulation that takes place which helps me really connect with McCall's work. Great exhibition for photos!... 8/10

                        

                        

                                 
                                                                                 Photos - AH

 

Pick Me Up - Somerset House

Show Guide

It's been quite a while since I last updated my page but thought

my visit to the Pick Me Up show at Somerset House was a

good excuse. Wendy and several other tutors and friends had

reccommended the show to me and right they were! The lay-

out of the event was really quirky, your not quite sure whether

you should be treating it as an exhibition or as a trade fair.

The variety of work was quite good, I was a little disapointed

that there wasn't any 3D pieces, but many of the grpahic and

illustrative works were all profesionally set out. A particular

designer who I picked up on was Paul Blow. A British

illustrator who produces work which nearly always has a

narrative. For example the piece below... 'Boob Boy' aptly

titled and clearly presented. His work has a child like quality

 which I think really entices people and the fact that unlike

many others, his work has a 'point' and for me this really helps

me engage with his work.

Photo - AH