James Freeman Gallery: The Islands Across the Sea
Currently showing at the James Freeman Gallery: ‘The Islands Across the Sea’, is an amazing exhibition of artworks by Claire Partington and Cornelia O’Donovan. At a recent private viewing the renowned Upper Street art gallery, Islington, was packed with art lovers and collectors of the artists’ works.
Claire Partington creates amazing narrative earthenware figures very much in the European tradition, and her technical skills are a wonder. Claire was shortlisted for the Young Masters Art Prize, London 2012. Well, my personal choice for her best art in this exhibition is ‘Master of the Universe’ (below left).
Images courtesy of James Freeman gallery.
Joint exhibitor, Cornelia O’Donovan’s paintings have a medieval narrative style and appear particularly dreamlike. Cornelia’s work focuses on personal reminiscence and the complexities of human relationships. My personal favourite being ‘Beware of False Lambkin’ (above right), which reminded me of one of my ancestors!
With this exhibition James Freeman has succeeded in bringing together two highly talented, yet complementary narrative artists for an amazing event. Showing until 9th March 2013.
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