Call for entries: artists working with assemblage and collage

To complement Tate Britain’s Kurt Schwitter’s exhibition, 'Schwitters in Britain', Nancy Victor will be holding an exhibition exploring the work of mixed media artists working in the 21st century.

Up to three original artworks, no larger than 70cm x 50cm can be entered per applicant. No submission fee. All work will be for sale. (Gallery Commission on all sales is 25%)

To submit entries please send up to six images of the work along with titles, medium, price and a brief artist's statement to rachael@nancyvictor.com. The image files should be in high quality JPEG format. Clearly labelled CD’s can be posted to Nancy Victor, 6 Charlotte Place, London, W1T 1SG. For further information visit www.nancyvictor.com or contact Rachael.

The exhibition will run from 22^nd January – 4th February 2013.

Deadline for submissions: 12 noon on Monday 10th December 2012
Successful* submissions will be contacted by 17^th December 2012

*Successful candidates are to frame and deliver the work. Work can be posted to the address above, wrapped appropriately in a secure package. We will not be responsible for any damages during transition. 

Chris Agnew in 'Geometry' at ArtEco Gallery

Chris Agnew has new work in a show entitled 'Geometry' at ArtEco Gallery, London. These works build upon  those created for his show with us this year in June by exploring colour, texture and line. 

The etching panels vary in size and all take on a slightly different geometric form. Agnew is inspired by depicted landscapes and derelict buildings in Romania and this can be found in the first image above. The colours used in these works somewhat exemplify a more aesthetically pleasing setting. 
The show runs until 10th November. If you have the chance, do go and visit. 

Upcoming show by Louis Masai

The Avon Series by Joanna Mires

Joanna's debut solo show opened last night with a great reception. Each installation shows between 30 - 58 individually slip cast ceramic pieces which explore ownership, nostalgia and collection. The images do not give justice to these meticulously composed installations. The finish of each piece is exquisite. 

The exhibition runs until Friday 19th October. More images and info can be found at joannamires.co.uk

Call out for artists

Submit your t-shirt designs to Nancy Victor for an upcoming show in October supporting 'Handmade Britain!' All designs are welcome and should be submitted to rachael@nancyvictor.com. The show aims to support the individual designer by developing a two week exhibition combining pure design along the sleeve of creativity, pushing the boundaries of Nancy Victor Gallery as a contemporary art hub maintaining its ethos towards creative activity. 

Upcoming show by Joanna Mires

From October 4th Joanna Mires will be exhibiting a recreation of a series of vintage Avon perfume bottles which depict a host of animals. Where once these bottles were attractive but essentially practical containers, they are now mere ornaments; far from reducing them to something crass, this elevates them to the level of fine art.

The result is a celebration of classic design that is comfortably mystifying, since until you know that these are slightly larger castings of Avon perfume bottles, all you see is a pristine petrified menagerie and that parade of animals unfolds like a curious dream. The secret to Joanna's work, however, is greater than the objects themselves: even when you have seen the works before, you are constantly delighted by their arrangement, since the objects come together to create site-specific installations.

Private View: Thursday 4th October
Show runs until Friday 19th October

Zeus's Pop Up Show

Last night Zeus's Pop Up Show 'amazed' the crowds with new works which explore urban compositions juxtaposing street art with architecture.

Amaze Part 1, 2012, 125cm x 122cm

Each sculpture encompasses light and shadow presenting a unique transposable outcome dependant on the positioning and light source. The experiment to present an unfixed shadow is essential to these architectural forms as they play upon the persona of a city and it’s transitioning of time.

The cardboard structures are all hand cut to create a simple yet realistic composition.

The open structural frames allow the light to playfully bounce between each line, depicting specific shadows  to create a second form. 

Zeus's Pop Up show is open until Friday 28th September. Check out Nancy Victor for more details and news about up coming shows.