Artworks by people active in the music industry...including me!!
Studio Q, 2-4 Nile Street, Sunderland.
Open 10-5 Mon-Fri
2nd – 20th December.
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Northern Exposure
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| The Young Artists of the Year Show, The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle. |
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| My selected piece for the Young Artists of the Year Show, The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle. |
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
The Biscuit Factory - Young Artists of the Year Award
Rhea has recently been selected to exhibit work at The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle for their Young Artists of the Year Award, 2011, in association with Culture Magazine. The competition is an opportunity for emerging artists as well as young established artists to engage with the art market and receive exposure and promotion.
The exhibition opens 18th November, 2011 at The Biscuit Factory.
Rhea has recently been selected to exhibit work at The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle for their Young Artists of the Year Award, 2011, in association with Culture Magazine. The competition is an opportunity for emerging artists as well as young established artists to engage with the art market and receive exposure and promotion.
The exhibition opens 18th November, 2011 at The Biscuit Factory.
Quire Exhibition, Studio Q Sunderland.
Quire Exhibition 2011, at Studio Q, Sunderland, will showcase works by people active in the music industry who also explore and reveal their creativity through visual art. Rhea, who forms one half of electro indie pop duo B E A U X, has a number of works in the exhibition.
Amongst the exhibiting artists are:
Peter Hince - Former head of road crew for Queen.
Pete Brewis - One half of Field Music.
Pete McAdam - Front man for Washington's noir swamp blues rock group, Monumental Gurus.
Tom Hoad - Guitarist in Sunderland's heavy rock group, Ashes of Iron.
Kenny Sanger - Director of the Bunker, Sunderland.
Lin Lee - Vocalist in Glasgow's Russkaya Cappella Choir.
The show includes painting, photography, sculpture, digital and interactive art.
Opening night - Thursday 1st December 6-9pm
Exhibition open 10am-5pm Monday - Friday 2nd - 20th December
Quire Exhibition 2011, at Studio Q, Sunderland, will showcase works by people active in the music industry who also explore and reveal their creativity through visual art. Rhea, who forms one half of electro indie pop duo B E A U X, has a number of works in the exhibition.
Amongst the exhibiting artists are:
Peter Hince - Former head of road crew for Queen.
Pete Brewis - One half of Field Music.
Pete McAdam - Front man for Washington's noir swamp blues rock group, Monumental Gurus.
Tom Hoad - Guitarist in Sunderland's heavy rock group, Ashes of Iron.
Kenny Sanger - Director of the Bunker, Sunderland.
Lin Lee - Vocalist in Glasgow's Russkaya Cappella Choir.
The show includes painting, photography, sculpture, digital and interactive art.
Opening night - Thursday 1st December 6-9pm
Exhibition open 10am-5pm Monday - Friday 2nd - 20th December
Saturday, 24 September 2011
For Artistic Impact: Shout Loud Or Whisper Softly: Louis Smith's 'Holly', and Matthew Schofield's 'Six Decades'
Went to the BP Portrait Award 2011 last month and only just got round to blogging, such is rural tinterweb. As usual, was mightily impressed with most entries. Possibly just my perception, but there seemed to be a greater number of realist pieces this year. Technically, flawless, but I got sucked into analysing technique, focussing on detail and brushstroke (or invisibility of brushstroke!), but some of the paintings as a whole, left me cold. I can't really remember a lot of them!
The pornography comment though...really?? Jones believes that Holly '...creates a tension between art and pornography...there's something sleazy about it all...' Recently, I've become aware of a lot of people commenting on nudes or sensuality in art as pornography. A lot of the people that seems to be making these comments are males- maybe a coincidence? I don't know, but I'll stick my neck out so far as to say that the people terming a beautiful painting of a nude such as this as porn, is probably due to the fact that they associate the naked body with sex. To me this painting is sensual, her body is beautiful, her vulnerability, the contrast of her soft luminescent skin against the dark, ominous, threatening rocks is epic and romantic in the 19th century sense. Is this because I'm a heterosexual woman? Afterall, audiences view art as individuals, not as a collective with shared backgrounds and beliefs. I don't see it as overtly sexual, its a bit sexy I suppose, but I see it as sensual, kitsch, retrospective and very powerful. Jones believes that 'the urge to dismiss it as kitsch may be a defence mechanism, to avoid confronting its uninhibited sexuality'. Yes, it's sexy in a sensual way. But it's also just very kitsch! Perhaps the urge to dismiss it as porn says more about his perception of the naked body.
So I guess the lil' trip to the BP Portrait Awards 2011 taught me that artistic impact can be made with the boldest, controversial statements, that are self aware, comment on art history and provoke questions about sexuality. Conversely small pieces that whisper an eternal truth, document a simple thing can really connect with an audience emotionally.
I guess I'll have to start whispering loudly.
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| Louis Smith's 'Holly' |
The pornography comment though...really?? Jones believes that Holly '...creates a tension between art and pornography...there's something sleazy about it all...' Recently, I've become aware of a lot of people commenting on nudes or sensuality in art as pornography. A lot of the people that seems to be making these comments are males- maybe a coincidence? I don't know, but I'll stick my neck out so far as to say that the people terming a beautiful painting of a nude such as this as porn, is probably due to the fact that they associate the naked body with sex. To me this painting is sensual, her body is beautiful, her vulnerability, the contrast of her soft luminescent skin against the dark, ominous, threatening rocks is epic and romantic in the 19th century sense. Is this because I'm a heterosexual woman? Afterall, audiences view art as individuals, not as a collective with shared backgrounds and beliefs. I don't see it as overtly sexual, its a bit sexy I suppose, but I see it as sensual, kitsch, retrospective and very powerful. Jones believes that 'the urge to dismiss it as kitsch may be a defence mechanism, to avoid confronting its uninhibited sexuality'. Yes, it's sexy in a sensual way. But it's also just very kitsch! Perhaps the urge to dismiss it as porn says more about his perception of the naked body.
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| Matthew Schofields 'Six Decades', Oil on Panel, 102 x 737 mm. |
I guess I'll have to start whispering loudly.
Friday, 9 September 2011
Malice In Wonderland Works (selection)
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| 'Black Butterflies', mixed media on canvas 2011 |
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| 'The Bats, The Birds and The Beasts', mixed media on canvas, 2011 |
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| 'The Prestige', mixed media on canvas, 2011 |
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| 'The Trophy', mixed media on canvas, 2011. |
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| 'Utter Destruction As Beauty', mixed media on canvas, 2011. |
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| 'Utitled III', mixed media on canvas, 2010. |
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| 'The White Rabbit Takes Time Out', mixed media on canvas, 2011. |
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| 'Waste Place', mixed media on canvas, 2011. |
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Monday, 1 August 2011
Malice In Wonderland Finishes...
Leanne Broadbent and I are taking down and packing up our works from our Malice In Wonderland Exhibition today. It's been a really great exh., thanks to all who came and saw or supported us from afar. Lots planned- watch this space...
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
The Selfish Giant.
Oscar Wilde's 'The Selfish Giant'...cycles, seasons, contrasts, conflicts. Lonliness, isolation. Inspiration for new piece...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToqFqxP5o4w&feature=share
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToqFqxP5o4w&feature=share
More Saja- Historically Inaccurate
Yup. Definitely have an artistic crush on Richard Saja.
http://historically-inaccurate.blogspot.com/
http://historically-inaccurate.blogspot.com/
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Hull and East Riding Article
Bridlington artist Leanne Broadbent. Picture: Simon Kench
Together with her friend and fellow artist Rhea Sherriff-Hammond, who lives near Whitby, Leanne has spent two years creating a series of mixed-media canvases for the exhibition.
"It just occurred naturally," Leanne said. "We were meeting in Scarborough – which is the central point between our homes – and I mentioned I was interested in doing something about Alice's Adventures In Wonderland.
"Rhea said she had been looking to paint something inspired by the character of the White Rabbit.
"It was strange how we had both arrived at the same point – I think we're of a similar mind with our work."
The exhibition, at Sewerby Hall, has been planned since 2009. While Leanne and Rhea have been friends since 2002 – they met as art students at the Scarborough campus of the University Of Hull – this is their first joint showing.
"We instantly became friends," Leanne said. "We had an interest in similar artists and got on like a house on fire. It's surprising that this is the first exhibition we'll have done together."
Their shared interests include the work of Sigmar Polke – an experimental German artist whose mixed media works included the use of fabrics.
Among the 37 pieces being shown is Leanne's work Alice – which uses pieces of fabric to create a layered, and unsettling, take on Lewis Carroll's story.
"For me, it is great to get contemporary artwork into a venue such as Sewerby," said Leanne. "Most galleries are commercial – they do not want to take as many risks – but with Sewerby being a council property, they are willing to take that chance."
"It just occurred naturally," Leanne said. "We were meeting in Scarborough – which is the central point between our homes – and I mentioned I was interested in doing something about Alice's Adventures In Wonderland.
"Rhea said she had been looking to paint something inspired by the character of the White Rabbit.
"It was strange how we had both arrived at the same point – I think we're of a similar mind with our work."
The exhibition, at Sewerby Hall, has been planned since 2009. While Leanne and Rhea have been friends since 2002 – they met as art students at the Scarborough campus of the University Of Hull – this is their first joint showing.
"We instantly became friends," Leanne said. "We had an interest in similar artists and got on like a house on fire. It's surprising that this is the first exhibition we'll have done together."
Their shared interests include the work of Sigmar Polke – an experimental German artist whose mixed media works included the use of fabrics.
Among the 37 pieces being shown is Leanne's work Alice – which uses pieces of fabric to create a layered, and unsettling, take on Lewis Carroll's story.
"For me, it is great to get contemporary artwork into a venue such as Sewerby," said Leanne. "Most galleries are commercial – they do not want to take as many risks – but with Sewerby being a council property, they are willing to take that chance."
Friday, 10 June 2011
Whitby Gazette Article 10/06/11
Media Artist Rhea Sherrif-Hammomd at work in her studio near Roxby. Picture by Neil Silk 111906b 10/05/11
Take a look into the looking glass through the eyes of two Yorkshire artists in their exhibition at Sewerby Hall.
“Malice in Wonderland”, is a collection of new media artworks, by Rhea Sherriff-Hammond and Leanne Broadbent which will be showcasing in Bridlington tommorow until the 31st July.
Former Whitby Community College student Rhea, of Roxby, met her colleague, Leanne, at Hull University whilst studying Fine Art (BA Hons).
The pair hope their collection will transport viewers into a surreal world where scenes of Yorkshire are skewed with wonderland imaginings.
Rhea, is a fine artist and works from her farmhouse studio in Roxby, and primarily works on canvas in oils and mixed media.
She said: “ My work is about conflict, contrasts and subversion. Living rurally, I often experience inner conflicts between feelings of peace, revelling at the majesty of nature and conversely, feeling overwhelmed and isolated by the vast expanse of nothingness encompassing me.
“In the series of paintings I wanted to explore these and other conflicts of opposites- town and country, masculine and feminine energies, innocent themes subverted by dark, sinister undertones.”
Taking their inspiration from the likes of Lewis Carroll, author of children’s novel, Alice in Wonderland, and also from The Grimm Fairytales and children’s folklore.
The exhibition will be open from 10AM- 4.30PM, for more details you can contact Sewerby Hall on (01262) 673769.
Friday, 3 June 2011
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Ellie Langley- Felter, Craft Tour
Other amazing crafters and artists to see too- find out more at Fleece With Altitude.
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Thought I'd better post up a finished painting...
It's alright babbling about what you plan to do...here's a finished one for 'Malice In Wonderland'
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| 'Captive', Rhea Sherriff-Hammond, mixed media on canvas, 70cm x 70 cm, 2011 |
Works In Progress April '11
The ideas are flowing in at warp speed, my hands are taking a little longer to catch up...I seem to plan all of my paintings with a concept in mind, but very little drawings and preparatory sketches. It’s involuntary and seems to be necessary to allow my pieces to come into fruition as quickly as possible, I feel as if the idea will lose momentum if I don’t attack it quickly. It’s my ‘White Rabbit’ syndrome!
It seems to make sense I include a piece about this in my forthcoming exhibition with Leanne Broadbent, ‘Malice In Wonderland’, Sewerby Hall and Gardens, West Wing, Bridlington, 11th June-31st July 2011. I won’t explain too much- concepts are boring without a visual reference, but basically, it explores the White Rabbit Syndrome, how sometimes our aspirations are scuppered by the limitations of reality, lack of time etc. Check out this pie chart. See?! I love a good pie chart.
The Trophy picture is coming along well...found an amazing ‘Bambi’ children’s bed linen set in my favourite charity shop that I may use to provide some contrast to the Red Deer Heads I plan feature on the wall behind the figure. May use this for another piece, but pretty in love with it- I revel in objects that have a definite ‘identity’, this one being cutesy, Disney, kitsch. It allows me to pitch it with something significantly darker/more sombre.
Then I have the ‘Waterfall’ piece. Things fall in it. Not just water. Kind of inspired by my piano. In a way. Feels as if it will develop into a piece about the fluidity of change, age and dilapidation.
‘The Prestige’( inspired by the 2006 film starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and David Bowie as ‘Tesla’ about magic, illusion, trickery between friends, rivalry and one-upmanship) and also posters from a bygone age of illusionists and magicians.
I guess this piece is about cynicism as regards to art- is art a gift or a skill? Trickery, illusion, ‘the reveal’, ‘The Prestige’. Again, images of finished piece to follow...
Friday, 25 March 2011
Art and Competition,'Trophy'- To be hung on the Wall, to be viewed by all...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93xC8IVAU4 Siouxsie And The Banshees, Trophy ( Live 17th July 1981)
Compete.
Play.
Games?
Some people choose to compete in games, some people choose to play games.
To compete involves risk, a hierarchy of success, we are placed in an order, people may laugh when we fall, which we often do, none of us are above the odd grazed knee from time to time.
To play means we faff, doddle, doodle, laugh, create, spin a tale, weave a story, let's pretend...
Artistic pursuits involve both concepts. Our creativity is our submission to a critic's eye. Our 'play' is our product with which we 'compete'. Are we aware we're in competition? Most likely. Do we want to be in competition? Probably not, for fears of grazes, few of us are blessed with a robust ego. But imagine if just once, it was us holding the trophy...
It seems to be human nature to place things in order and categorize. Art is obviously subjective, but everything needs to be given a value, whether that be in monetary terms or integrity and provenance. It's Darwinism for the culture vultures. The weaker are bred out and the part-time tesco job becomes full time.
Can we refuse to compete? Or are we automatically entered just by playing?
Do you strive for the trophy or are you happy to play the game?
Victory or 'also ran'?
Monday, 7 March 2011
Art Is Science- Opposites Attract, The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse, City Foxes, Sigmar Polke...
So. I spent the summer in London. And I just couldn't make. I stopped wanting to create and instead I wanted to live, be out there. An extrovert... so I complied. Topped up my travel card, joined the queues, followed the line, moved down the platform and further down the carriage, visited galleries, adhered to 'critic's shoice', caught some shows I 'simply couldn't miss'. But somehow the sensory saturation left me exhausted. I had nothing to give. And I simply didn't care anymore.
Now I'm back on the farm and it's pretty isolated here. Days replace days. Things replace things. Although my world has become smaller, it is intimidatingly grander. There's no escape from nothingness. Living rurally, I often experience inner conflicts between feelings of peace, revelling at the majesty of nature and conversely, feeling overwhelmed and isolated by the vast expanse of bleak emptiness encompassing me. This emptiness needs to be filled.
I often think about the city fox. The city fox has always been a creature I admired, flicking the finger at urbanisation. Country fox numbers have been controlled. But the city fox has no predators. We're on her patch. I envy her. She came from the country and thrived in the city, adapted. I see little difference in her opportunistic scavenging, bin raids, slinking sneakily throught the shadows, to our juggling office politics, 'networking', throwing up on the night bus, ascending to the dizzy heights of a grim tower block in a piss stenched lift.
The point is this. As the town mouse and the country mouse discovered, opposites are great. I can't work in the city, I can work out of it. But I'm not sure I could work without the city. I need it to be the spark to my fuel, and conversely, the water to my flame. I have the chemicals but I need a reactor. Chemistry, biology, sex...
Art is science.
Exciting things happen in the space where opposites meet. My work is about conflict, contrasts and subversion, exploring conflicts of opposites- town and country, masculine and feminine energies, innocent themes subverted by dark, sinister undertones.
I'm under no impression that I have been inspired by a divine source, an artist is no more gifted than a non artist. Sigmar Polke's ''Higher Beings Command'' and ''Moderne Kunst'' (1968) spring to mind, the ridiculing of 1960's art critic obsession with abstract expressionistic urges ordained by a divine source. We have merely developed a visual language...so art is...
a science? A craft? A skill?
to be cont...
Now I'm back on the farm and it's pretty isolated here. Days replace days. Things replace things. Although my world has become smaller, it is intimidatingly grander. There's no escape from nothingness. Living rurally, I often experience inner conflicts between feelings of peace, revelling at the majesty of nature and conversely, feeling overwhelmed and isolated by the vast expanse of bleak emptiness encompassing me. This emptiness needs to be filled.
I often think about the city fox. The city fox has always been a creature I admired, flicking the finger at urbanisation. Country fox numbers have been controlled. But the city fox has no predators. We're on her patch. I envy her. She came from the country and thrived in the city, adapted. I see little difference in her opportunistic scavenging, bin raids, slinking sneakily throught the shadows, to our juggling office politics, 'networking', throwing up on the night bus, ascending to the dizzy heights of a grim tower block in a piss stenched lift.
Art is science.
Exciting things happen in the space where opposites meet. My work is about conflict, contrasts and subversion, exploring conflicts of opposites- town and country, masculine and feminine energies, innocent themes subverted by dark, sinister undertones.
I'm under no impression that I have been inspired by a divine source, an artist is no more gifted than a non artist. Sigmar Polke's ''Higher Beings Command'' and ''Moderne Kunst'' (1968) spring to mind, the ridiculing of 1960's art critic obsession with abstract expressionistic urges ordained by a divine source. We have merely developed a visual language...so art is...
a science? A craft? A skill?
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Inspiring mixed media artist- Gregory Euclide.
Just stumbled accross this guy on booooooom.com. It's so refreshing to find people approaching landscapes and nature in an innovative way. The surface carrier is twisted and torn, creating entirely new perspective lines and aesthetic structure, and you rarely see mixed media done so bravely, yet elegantly. The literal 'destruction' (through ripping and twisting of picture) of nature and beauty creating a thing of beauty in itself, so cleverly crafted, almost a sculpture. These are my gut reactions to his work. I'll have to read up on him http://www.booooooom.com/2009/02/24/gregory-euclide/#more-5450
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
First post jitters...
This is the first work and starting point for a series of works contributing to the 'Malice In Wonderland' Exhibition in the West Wing of Sewerby Hall.
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