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Documentation from Berlin, January - April 2013

Made in Berlin, Alex Roberts 

Studio 112, open evening, Thursday 28th March 2013

Observations - drawing exercises

Wanderings - painterly experiments, works on paper

Berliners - the ochre series - new paintings

 

Photography credit: Wiebke Maria Wachmann 

Click here to download the full 'Introduction from the artist, January - April 2013'.  English and German copy.

I hoped accepting the 3-month studio residency at Milchhof e.V would be an opportunity to observe, reflect and re-look.

‘A platform for you to think and act like a traveller’ (The Art of Travel, Alain de Botton).

‘”When we go somewhere new, we tend to be more aware of our surroundings. We notice more. We look more closely. We explore. And more often than not, we leave with a memory, or a souvenir of our adventure, typically in the form of a photo or maybe even a drawing. Often we use the opening for pause and reflection, take in the change of scene and enjoy the experience and our surroundings” (Observations in Painting, Alex Roberts 2012). 

Not knowing what my Berlin adventure would involve or lead to, I excitedly packed my kit and was Deutschland-bound!

The only loose task I set myself was to observe and test my drawing; making a decision that any initial surveying would start with paper and pencils.

The outcome of the starting points – a collection of observations shaped through drawings; almost a commentary of ‘lampposts and bins’! These works have been an invaluable exercise. The simple editing approach within the process has led to new developments with three, new painting series underway:

Berliners - the ochre series. A group of smaller paintings, that witnesses people going about their daily lives. Works where the sitters’ characteristics, or compositional scenes hint to a story. The common denominator is the application of the colour yellow.
I have noticed the frequent use of this hue in Berlin’s everyday life. Other planned compositions in the set – two postal workers, people walking by the willow trees along the Urbanhafen and Landwehrkanal.

Evocative, female faces. An assortment and sequence of snapshots that investigates the notion of complete, trusting exposure.
A sentiment that has become apparent to examine, inspired by my time residing in Berlin. Very early starting points are outlined here, but it is clear that the individual close ups will share a light, muted range of tones. 

Wanderings. Weekly, painterly experiments, works on paper that record views, thoughts and daydreams I stumble across.

Berliners Willkommen!  Studio 112 - open evening

Open studio, 7-9pm Thursday 28th March 2013

A chance to see what Alex has been creating.

Studio 112, Milchhof e.V, Schwedter Str. 232-234, Berlin 10435.

For further enquiries please visit www.alexroberts.com

New opportunities 2013...

January 2013

Milchhof e.V., Berlin, 3-month studio residency.

 Contently settling into my new abode and Berlin lifestyle.
Wishing everyone an adventurous 2013!

More to follow...

March 2013
Roberts will be engaged as a PT Art Tutor/ Creative Practitioner at ICIA, 
University of Bath.
Course: Observations in Painting. ‘A platform for you to think and act like a traveller’ 
(The Art of Travel, Alain de Botton)  http://www.bath.ac.uk/icia/home/

Transient Façades - Still 4 days to view

Transient Façades closes 5pm 26th October 

Photography credits: Noah da Costa

"Peter Cannings and Alex Roberts are the artistic masterminds behind this wonderful look into image obsession and the elusive nature of moments in time....visitors can be assured that they will feel enlightened, even if they are unsure how. The feeling of having been challenged is raw and encourages thoughts on a larger scale. As the duty of art is to nurture our thoughts, it is done so to a high standard by this gallery of superb pieces."

Verdict: ••••  Rahul Bahal, Art exhibition review: Transient Façades, The Upcoming

FURTHER PRESS: “Transient Façades” Lucy Fry, LawfullyChic   

Editor's Pick, Chiaroscuro

http://newsevents.arts.ac.uk/event/transient-facades/

 

'You and me babe' 2012 J.A. Nicholls

'Masks 1-3' 2012 Aubrey Laret

Transient Façades - group exhibition.

Transient Façades 16th - 26th October 2012

The Well exhibition space, London College of Communication, 

University of the Arts London, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SB

 'This Road Will Never End, It Probably Goes All Around The World' 2012, Siân Hislop.

Artists: Siân Hislop, Oliver Jones, Aubrey Laret, J.A. Nicholls, Alejandro Ospina, Alex Roberts and Adrian Tobin.

‘Transient Façades’ brings together seven London-based artists all of whom are concerned with making figurative work, predominantly within the two-dimensional world, as a means of exploring the plethora of illusions inherent within society.
Curated by Peter Cannings & Alex Roberts.  For full press release please click HERE.
 
Exhibition dates: 16th - 26th October 2012.  Open Monday to Friday: 10 - 6, final Friday 26th October closes at 5pm.  Free admission, please report to reception.
Press/ further enquiries: info@alexroberts.fsnet.co.uk +44 (0) 20 8361 0574/
+44 (0) 7765 891 166 http://www.alexroberts.com/
Directions: http://www.lcc.arts.ac.uk/ Tubes and trains: Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo & Northern lines). The Elephant & Castle site is connected by Thameslink trains from Blackfriars.

'Here I am' 2012 - limited edition print

Limited edition print is released Summer 2012
'Here I am' 2012.

'Here I am' 2012  Piezo print on photo rag paper; hand finished with metallic pen 30 x 42cm.

Edition of 8 and 2 APs. 

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