This was a visit to the Menier Gallery, on Southwark Street. Various artists were exhibiting their work, so I was encouraged to go see their work. The each artist had a very unique style and each decided on completing their work using various media, like photography and prints. Ralph Overill made an etching on lino print which interested me. I like the use of merging many objects and buildings to create his print. I was also interested in the texture of the print, as the rough, distorted grain irritates my eyes, catches my attention.
There were also various paintings on metal canvas, which is something I have not previously seen in any exhibition. Mark Bell uses watercolour on aluminium to create distinctive shapes and patterns. The aluminium gives a really cool effect. One of my favourite artists in the gallery was Micky Dell. I liked her work as her photographs include sharp and contrasting shapes. Her photographs are combined with the process of silk screen printing to produces images on paper or canvas. I liked the pictures as the reminded me of Greenhithe. She had used a boat to travel along the river Thames capturing anything interesting that she saw.
I like how she has photographed unused factories and structures, and uses this as her concept. My favourite photograph of hers was the one on the bottom right corner, in the image below. I like how the factories chimneys reflect on the river.
The gallery is a small space to exhibit art, but also has a cafe and a theatre in the same building. The space, I thought, was an appealing place. The layout was simple and all on the wall. Although one artists work was not straight but slightly slanted, which is one criticism I had of the layout. The gallery was advertised using flyers, and each artist had their own business card.
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