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INTERSECTION an new exhibition at B&B Gallery

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INTERSECTION 
An exhibition of new works by Jonathan Wilkinson &
Florence Blanchard / October 17th – November 3rd B&B are pleased to announce our latest exhibition, a collaboration between Jonathan Wilkinson (UK) and Florence Blanchard (FR) titled INTERSECTION.The show celebrates common interests and explores similarities between their studio practices, executed with their own individual style, approach and personality. Wilkinson explains – “We both work from found images and fragments of imagery which depict the modern built environment, as well vehicles and objects that inhabit such a landscape.” Blanchard agrees – “Our artworks have independently evolved towards painting dreamy situations inspired by our own experiences, tinted with an uncertainty of what the future holds. INTERSECTION felt like the perfect outlet to bring our individual world’s together as a way of creating a broader narrative based on these shared themes.” Iconic structures, vehicles and architecture sit alongside animals and abstract forms inhabiting an imagined world, situated somewhere between an American film set and a science-fiction comic book based in suburban Yorkshire. We look forward to seeing you there.

* PRIVATE VIEW *
Thursday October 17th. 6.30 – 9pm.
95B Mary St. Sheffield. S1 4RT
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For PDF catalogue or more information please contact: bradburyblanchard@gmail.com or visit our WEBSITE

Reclaim part II

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A few weeks ago RECLAIM – a recycling charity in Sheffield which employs adults with learning difficulties – was victim of a big fire. The whole place burnt down to the ground. So while they are trying to bounce back from this tragedy they asked me to add a bit of colour to their site. Here is what I did this weekend. The weather was amazing!

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Ten/Ten – Live painting at Bank Street Arts in Sheffield

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Back in 2011 I got invited to paint at Bank Street Arts in Sheffield. The project – 10 x 10-  involved 10 artists and 10 days of recorded live painting.

They just released the videos on vimeo:

More info ont the project here:

http://www.dirtyface.co.uk/index.php/component/option,com_lyftenbloggie/Itemid,9/day,06/id,57/month,07/view,entry/year,2013/