7 August - 31 August
A meticulous depiction of seen reality, a submission to the transformative processes of paint itself, the manipulation of those processes, an accumulation of scraps of the real world; is it disingenuous to look for links between artists who have shared a studio together for the last year? Painters who have all subscribed to the Turps Banana Studio Programme? Do we need to create liaisons, rationalise disparities in the cause of a (bogus) unifying theme? Four painters who could loosely be described as dealing with (in the broadest sense) abstraction. From elaborate restraint through scattergun lightness of touch to downright kitsch. A spectrum far too neat that each bucks in turn. Mckenzie’s accretive junk hoarding and reactive assemblage; Horberry’s restrained hard-won surfaces – layering oil paint with intricate texture surfaces, taking the flowery out of the flourish; Paloma’s fun fur that almost repels – both as a fetish object and symbol of power; Eraser’s weightless collages delighting in chance discovery with rhythymic layers of transparent colour.
Artists make things happen, the world spins regardless, art attempts to engage with the viewer who fills in the gaps nevertheless, But these artists undeniably share one thing – an impressive confidence in their practice.
57a Redchurch Street, E2 7DJ
Opening Reception: Thursday 7th August, 6 – 9 pm
