Heat Wave – Bristol

July 12, 2015July 12, 2015 | Florence EMA Blanchard

‘Heat Wave’ is a new painting I prepared for a new exhibition which just opened this weekend in Bristol. Curated by Weapon of Choice & Two’s Company the exhibition shows new work from:

45 RPM, Andy Council, Cheba, Fanakapan, Florence Blanchard, Gent 48, Inkie, Jody, Kid Acne, Lokey, Mr Penfold, Rowdy, Sepr, Soker, Spzero76, Tom Blackford, Voyder

Until Sat 8th August 2015

@ Two’s Company Studios
(The old Veals / war gaming space)
61 Old Market St,
Bristol BS2 0EJ.

Open hours
Mon-Fri: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 11am – 6pm
Sun: Closed

EUROTOPIA Barcelona – Fanzine launch

April 8, 2015April 8, 2015 | Florence EMA Blanchard

Long time since my last post! I’m now on Instagram as well @FlorenceEmagram please join me!

Many news to come but for now: I’m participating to ‘Eurotopia‘ at La Escocesa in Barcelona – a fanzine launch and exhibition curated by Zosen, which opens on April 18. For the occasion I made a new Dropman print edition at B&B gallery.

Portrait

February 7, 2015February 7, 2015 | Florence EMA Blanchard

Last week I had the pleasure to be invited by photographer Mark Howe to his beautiful studio in Sheffield for a portrait shoot. We used one of my recent paintings: Night Visions as a backdrop.

#MarkHowe #FlorenceBlanchard #Photography #Painting

Mini Snake Charmer

January 14, 2015February 8, 2015 | Florence EMA Blanchard

I created a mini version of the ‘Snake Charmer’ in collaboration with the National Fairground Archive. Black on gold card, all printed by hand at B&B screenprinting studio in Sheffield this mini print is embossed, signed and numbered on the front and the edition size is 150. This print edition was physically included in exactly 100 of the very special NFA20 fine print limited edition box set. A bit like the golden ticket in the chocolate bars but with much much much more chances to get it (50/50 to be exact -there are 200 box sets). For more information about the box set please contact the NFA.

Night Visions – photos part I

November 13, 2014 | Florence EMA Blanchard

Last Thursday was great. Thanks to everyone who made it to the opening at B&B. The exhibition continues until Nov 30, on view by appointment during the week or 12-6pm on Saturdays. For any information about the work please contact bradburyblanchard@gmail.com.

Night Visions – solo show at B&B gallery

November 10, 2014 | Florence EMA Blanchard

Night Visions, my new solo exhibition, opened last Thursday at B&B gallery UK. I’m really pleased with the work and will post more photos soon. Please contact bradburyblanchard@gmail.com for artwork availability or just to check it out.

B&B Gallery Presents
NIGHT VISIONS
A solo exhibition by Florence Blanchard

November 6th – 30th

Private view: Tonight / 6:30 – 9pm
In her first solo show at B&B Gallery, Florence Blanchard presents a brand new body of work composed of paintings, screen prints and mixed media installations. Bold geometric shapes, molecules, fragments and fluorescent colours collide in a planned riot of abstraction in the attempt to investigate the structural complexity of our surroundings.

A number of the works on display are inspired by her recent visit to Japan – where she completed a 350 m2 mural in Betsukai Hokkaido. The title of the show, Night Visions refers to the dreamlike compositions, often painted after dark onto circular black paper, interlocking considered detailed brush strokes with a stream of subconsciousness.

Influenced by her training as a scientist at New York University, together with Gestalt theory and pop surrealism, Blanchard presents a duality in her works’ DNA:
art v science, figurative v abstract and ephemeral v permanent. In this regard, and underpinned by a knowledge that all matter is made of particles – whether animal, human or mineral – Blanchard’s paintings magnify what the human eye can’t see, offering us her unique macroscopic view of the world.

Florence Blanchard is a painter, muralist and printmaker. She was born in Montpellier, France in 1977 and began writing graffiti in the early 1990’s. Blanchard spent ten years based in New York where she graduated with a PhD from NYU. She currently lives and works in Sheffield, UK.

NIGHT VISIONS by Florence Blanchard
November 6th – 30th / B&B Gallery
95B Mary St Sheffield S1 4RT
Gallery hours: Saturdays 12 – 6pm / weekdays by appointment
For more information please visit bandbgallery.com

We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you.
B&B x

www.bandbgallery.com

Consequences – new exhibition in London

October 10, 2014 | Florence EMA Blanchard

I am part of this exhibition which will start tomorrow in London at Hoxton Gallery. This project is curated by The Qabinet and is about collaboration and includes artwork produced in the exquisite corpse fashion.

ART MARVELOSA

September 26, 2014 | Florence EMA Blanchard

MARVELOSA carries on at Western Bank library / The National Fairground Archive until 8th January 2015 for more information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/exhibition/marvelosa

MARVELOSA – Art inspired by The National Fairground Archive

September 14, 2014September 14, 2014 | Florence EMA Blanchard

Just this week opened MARVELOSA a new exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of The National Fairground Archive. 5 artists including myself were commissioned to work around material available at the archive. MARVELOSA is on view until January 8 2015 at The Western Bank Library at The University Of Sheffield. It’s been an absolute pleasure working on this. More info here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/exhibition/marvelosa IMG_0086gold1000'