TORN Contemporary is open!

Discarded Landscape II, 2020 Photography courtesy of TORN Contemporary Image credits: Laurin Gutwin (top photography

The wait is over… this week @torncontemporary launched. Many thanks to the brave and patient founder @katherinesheers for persevering with all things CV-19, and continuing to look out for all of us involved artists .

TORN Contemporary specialising in works of art on paper – OPEN!

”Happy Friday! And another ten trees going in the ground thanks to this SOLD artwork 'Discarded Landscape II' by TORN artist @alexroberts975. ⁠⁠
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Using economical marks to create a tangible sense of identity, I love the way Alex has allowed the crumpled nature of the recycled packaging it's painted on, to disrupt the subject matter.⁠⁠
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But shhhh...this piece is destined to be a surprise gift. If you'd like to purchase artwork from TORN as a present, just let us know and the artist will happily include a personal note to the lucky recipient”.⁠⁠
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🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳10 MORE TREES PLANTED!🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳⁠⁠

#worksonpaper #painting #transparency #layers #colour #paintedmarkmaking #playwithpaint #transient #encounters #perceivedidentity #humantrace #figurativepainting #britishartistinberlin #berlin #berlinkunstlerin #kunst #contemporarypainting #zeitgenössischemalerei

Bauhaus 2021 change of plans

With the constant, ever-changing situation with the pandemic, the Free Your Painting course along with many other Bauhaus Summer School courses is sadly being postponed this August. Please see the information shared and links from BSS, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (below) for more information.

Alex and the BSS courses hope to return and welcome you to Weimar in the forthcoming future when the world is settled, healthier. Please stay safe!

Free Your Painting video link

“CHANGE OF PLANS

With regard to the ongoing and constantly changing pandemic situation we have to make some changes in our summer programme – several of our amazing and insightful courses need to be cancelled. It was with an immense heavy heart that this decision has been made, but we want to do our part to help contain the pandemic.

That’s the moment for a big shout-out to all of our great lecturers who have already invested a lot of time and sweat – we hope that someday we’ll eventually organise a wonderful summer together!

We are all the more grateful to announce the following silver lining: the courses Cultural Landscapes, Forecast Engineering, and Design Thinking will be able to take place – on- or off-line.

For all of you who had already their eye on a course that got cancelled now: we very much hope to welcome you in Weimar when times are a bit more calm again.

We can't say it often enough: Thank you all a lot for your support and understanding - you are an amazing crowd! Always feel welcome to contact us via email or message in case you have questions or issues on this topic”.

A Community of Practice

Surface VI, 2020

CONNECTED, The University of Reading’s, alumnae magazine interviews Alex and shares insight on her recent artistic endeavours.  To read the full article please click here.

The Wells Art Contemporary exhibition is still live and open until 28 February 2021.  Winners will be announced at the end of December - leaving just a few weeks to vote for the People’s Choice Award, and or buy artworks should you feel inclined! To view the exhibition please visit the WAC website

Parker Harris article share

TORN Contemporary opening Soon

Alex joins TORN Contemporary as it launches this Winter…

Surface VII, 2020 Watercolour and pencil on translucent paper/ Aquarell und Stift auf Transparentpapier, 17 x 12cm

SOLD - huge thanks to the generosity of the buyer!

Like all good things, sometimes a simple (and much needed) pause accompanies a valued, ‘worth the wait’.

@torncontemporary was due to launch in early Nov but the brave founder of this new gallery has been nursing herself back to good health having been ill with Covid, thankfully with recovering results.

TORN Contemporary specialising in works of art on paper – coming soon, watch this space!

Follow via
Twitter: @TORN_tweets @alexroberts9
Instagram: @torncontemporary @alexroberts975
Facebook: @TORNcontemporary

Wells Contemporary 2020 is now open!

Viewable online and on screen in Wells Cathedral, Midpoint II is part of the exhibition, on view within the Painting Room. If inclined voting for the People’s Choice Prize is live and taking time to enjoy the four virtual viewing rooms is accessible via the WAC website

“For its 2020 edition, Wells Art Contemporary received a record-breaking number of entries from 50 different countries around the world. Out of all the submissions, 128 pieces by 122 artists were shortlisted by our selectors, renowned artists Lisa Wright, Neville Gabie and Phillip Allen”.

Exhibition dates: 1 October 2020 – 28 February 2021

Following the latest news via

Instagram: @wellsartcontemporary @parker.harris @alexroberts975

Twitter: @wellscontemp @parkerharrisco @alexroberts9

At last the little book heads off to NYC…

Human Tangibility - observations, inquiries, musings (an adapting 2020)

Mid Sept, snatched insights, more to follow… The Sketchbook Project Vol 16 – AlexRoberts9

@thesketchbookproject  @brooklynartlibrary  #paintingcommunities #drawingcommunities #artlibrary #observations #doodles #musings #NYC #Kunst #Malgemeinschaften #gemeinschaftenzeichnen #visualinquiries #creativesharing

#painting #transparency #layers #colour #paintedmarkmaking #playwithpaint #transient #encounters #perceivedidentity #humantrace #worksonpaper #figurativepainting #britishartistinberlin #berlin #berlinkunstlerin

Wells Art Contemporary - shortlisted exhibiting artist!

Image credit: Laurin Gutwin

Midpoint II has been selected for the Wells Art Contemporary 2020 (virtual) exhibition launching this October.

Congratulations to all the artists who have been shortlisted.  Alex is looking forward to seeing/ sharing/ being a part of the line up.

August Studies

Painted musings/ selected studies from Alex’s adapted kitchen corner.

SOLD - huge thanks to the generosity of the buyer!

Surface I (left), Surface II (above), 2020

Watercolour and pencil on translucent paper/ Aquarell und Stift auf Transparentpapier, 17 x 12cm

Surface IV (above), Surface VI (right), 2020

New works on paper - July/ August 2020

Starting sketches, new series, collecting transient observations, investigating the spectacle and non-reveal of human trace.

Discarded Landscape I, 2020

Watercolour, pencil and pastel pencil on recycled packaging/ Aquarell, Stift und Pastellstift auf recycelten Verpackungen, 18.5 x 34cm Private Collection

Further studies, ‘on the brink’, hovering, suspended, transitional tensions - the Midpoint series #artistsupportpledge

Midpoint IV, 2020
Watercolour and pencil on translucent paper/ Aquarell und Stift auf Transparentpapier, 23 x 15cm

Midpoint VIII C, 2020
Watercolour, pencil and pastel pencil on translucent paper/ Aquarell, Stift und Pastelstift auf Transparentpapier, 23 x 15cm Private Collection

Choose Art Give Light to Refugees - 140+ International Artists Give Light

Midpoint VI B, 2020 Watercolour and pastel pencil on paper, 24 x 17cm

SOLD - huge thanks to the generosity of the buyer!

Credit: Matthew Robertson

Alex’s work, Midpoint VI B, 2020 joins the international online exhibition/ auction launching on Monday 8 June 2020 for three weeks. Through a shared love of visual art, the showcase and silent auction, Choose Art | Give Light to Refugees invites all international art patrons, curators, gallerists and art lovers alike to attend and help raise funds to support refugees affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

All funds received from the sales of artworks will be donated directly to the pioneering charity organisation  helprefugees.org 
Registrations and viewing of all artworks will be available from Monday June 8 2020 via the auction website app.galabid.com/choose art/info

To follow the benefit auction please follow Instagram: @ngartcreativeresidency @chooselove

New works on paper

#artistsupportpledge £200/ €200 each (unframed) plus P&P - please DM if interested.

Midpoint VII D, 2020. Watercolour and pastel pencil on paper, 24 x 17cm (top left) - SOLD.

Midpoint VII C, 2020. Watercolour and graphite on paper, 24 x 17cm (top right)

Midpoint V, 2020. Watercolour, pencil and pastel pencil on paper, 24 x 20cm (second row left) - private collection.

Midpoint VI A, 2020. Watercolour and pastel pencil on paper 24 x 17cm (second row right) - SOLD

Midpoint VI B, 2020. Watercolour and pastel pencil on paper, 24 x 17cm (third row bottom left) - part of Choose Art | Give Light to Refugees, the international online exhibition/ auction launching on Monday 8 June 2020. Artwork available for sale via the silent auction. To follow the benefit auction please visit @ngartcreativeresidency @chooselove - SOLD.

Midpoint VI C, 2020. Watercolour and ink on paper, 24 x 17cm (third row right) - private collection.

Midpoint VI D, 2020. Watercolour, ink and pastel pencil on paper, 17 x 17cm (bottom left) - private collection.

Midpoint VIII A, 2020. Watercolour, ink, wax and pastel pencil on paper, 21.5 x 17cm (bottom right) - SOLD.

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artist support pledge

Although I cannot access my studio at present (DE's sensible guidelines) I hope to create some sketches, doodles, works on paper at home & add to the support of this brilliant idea over the coming weeks. Thank you @matthewburrowsstudio for your collective insight & generous spirit.

#GuteGesundheit #artistsupportpledge #artists #kunst 

ALL VIEWABLE & ACCESSIBLE VIA INSTAGRAM

#Repost @matthewburrowsstudio 
Yesterday I instigated the #artistsupportpledge
Within hours I had multiple pledges and hope to be able to report the first completion today. It's a simple concept, you post images of your work you are willing to sell for no more than £200/ €200 each (not including shipping). Every time you reach £1000/ €1000 of sales you pledge to buy another artist's work for £200/ €200.

This creates a small but dynamic market where all can contribute whatever their level of success. This is a culture dependent on the honesty and generosity of our artistic communities at every level. So, make a pledge, post your work with the #artistsupportpledge Please repost this and make a pledge. I look forward to seeing your work. 

@matthewburrowsstudio #supportartists #art #culture #kunst #generosity #artists #artworld #artcommunities #artistsupportpledge #artistcommunities

Welcoming 2020!

WIP Alex Roberts Studio. Photo credits, Laurin Gutwin & Tudoran Andrei

#kunst  #kunstlerin  #malerin  #femalepainter  #contemporaryart  #zeitgenossichekunst  #wip  #berlin  #europeanpainting  #britishartistinberlin  #britishartist  #berlinkunsterlin

#painting  #transparency  #layers  #colour  #playwithpaint  #paintedmarkmaking  #immediacyofmarks  #encounters  #transient  #perceivedidentity  #humantrace  #palpableessence #humantangibility  #figurativepainting

#curatorialresearch  #gesture…

More to follow... 

KUNST: OFFENE Sonntag, 16. Juni 2019

Summer is here, atelier doors are open!

Alex is pleased to be showing new works, part of KUNST: OFFENE in Marzahn-Hellersdorf on Sunday 16 June 2019 at the Altes Kesselhaus.  The open studios, workshops and galleries day is open 10 - 6 with free entry.  
 
Alex nimmt teil am Tag der offenen Ateliers, Werkstätten und Galerien in Marzahn-Hellersdorf am Sonntag, den 16. Juni 2019, 10 - 18 Uhr - der Eintritt ist frei. 
 
The Kesselhaus is located amid Berlin’s secluded Lichtenberg/ Marzahn-Hellersdorf borders, just off Beilsteiner Str. please see detailed directions.  The converted retreat houses a collective of approx. 14+ artists, performers and musicians who are opening their doors to offer an opportunity to see their work, chat and enjoy some ‘al fresco’ downtime.  For further info please visit the FB event page
 
For those interested to see Alex’s new paintings but are unable to attend, please get in touch to arrange an alternative studio visit. 

Photography credits: Laurin Gutwin.

Happy Hour extended - open until 9 July

Thanks to FAD Magazine and Tabish Khan for listing Happy Hour as their TOP 7 MAY exhibitions to visit. The exhibition has been extended until 9 July. Please contact Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery for viewings.

Image credit Alex Roberts, image use courtesy of Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery.

Happy Hour - Artists' Talk, insights...

Artists’ Talk: Saturday 27 April 1-3pm RESERVE a place

Curated by EKCO London/Roberto Ekholm at Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery, 2 Melior Place, London SE1 3SZ

Opening hours: Fridays 12-5pm, Saturdays 12-4pm, or by appointments.

Swipe left/right to view the documented carousel. Image credits: Laurin Gutwin, selected photos courtesy of Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery.

The Curator’s Salon recommends - full review FAD Magazine and others list

HAPPY HOUR: 12 April - 25 May 2019

Downloadable press release

Curated by EKCO London | Roberto Ekholm

Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery (London Bridge), 2 Melior Place, London, SE1 3SZ

www.kristinhjellegjerde.com

HAPPY HOUR brings together eight artists to exhibit at Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery's London Bridge project space.

The Melior Place project space is housed within the building's glasshouse architecture and reverberates with the city's unique histories and energy. Sculpture, painting and video work are installed throughout the building to activate a dialogue between the artworks and the architectural space.

HAPPY HOUR allows us to glimpse a space of possibility between work, leisure and the domestic, an example of how this performative cross-boundary 'being-together' can come about through the communal or collective.

From origins dating back to the USS Arkansas American Navy in 1913, the term 'happy hour' derived from The Happy Hour Social, a place for those on board to drink, box and dance. The club addressed the very real need for conviviality, escapism and release from workaday realities.

By the same token, HAPPY HOUR offers a similar invitation to let loose and unwind, and to explore what connects the worlds of politics, work and pleasure.

Jackson's Open Painting Prize 2019 - long list announced & public voting open.

“Your work was one of 421 selected out of an incredible 5366 entries. You can view the entire long list here on Jackson’s Competitions website.

The long list will now be presented to our expert panel of judges who will decide upon the Shortlist. This Shortlist will be announced on Friday 12th April.

Public voting for the People’s Choice Award closes on Wednesday 24th April”.

Please take a few minutes to register and vote here”.

Follow the progress via:

Facebook: Jackson's Art Supplies

Instagram: @jacksons_art  @jacksons_competitions

Twitter: @jacksonsarttalk

10 Uhr, 11B nach London I, 2018. Pigment, oil, pastel pencil on silk, 80 x 70cm. Image credit: Laurin Gutwin

Stockpile at Drawing Projects UK continues until 23 Dec - exhibition images.

Stockpile exhibition at Drawing Projects UK continues until 23 December. Opening hours on Saturdays from 12-4pm and Sundays from 11am-1pm, by appointment, and during events

Images below, courtesy of Drawing Projects UK, Michael Angove, Sandra Porter and Pauline Scott Garrett.

Artists’ work, in view (left to right): Sandra Porter & Pauline Scott Garrett, Carole Pearson & Neil Fuller, Michael Angove, Mike Collier & Alex Roberts, Alex Roberts, Mairead McClean, Mairead McClean, Anita Taylor, Michael Angove & Mike Collier, Mike Collier, Carole Pearson, Eleanor Bartlett.

December group shows - SFSA Painting Open & Stockpile at Drawing Projects UK

10 Uhr, 11B nach London VI, 2018. Image credit: Laurin Gutwin

SFSA Painting Open 2018: 7 - 16 December

This new and last study from Alex’s nach London series is included in the Painting Open.

Launching: Deptford Main Event Preview, Thursday 6th December 2018 from 18:00 with complementary rickshaws between galleries.

Closing Party: Saturday 15th December, 14:00 - 18:00 with complementary rickshaws again! Thanks to Anthology.

Opening Times
no format Gallery  
7 - 9th Dec 13:00 - 18:00, 13 - 16th Dec 13:00 - 18:00
Deptford does Art Gallery
Wednesday - Sunday, 12.00 - 20:00.

For further information please visit the SFSA website

Stockpile - exhibition from 8 to 23 December 2018

10Uhr, 11B nach London II, 2017. Image credit: Laurin Gutwin

“Stockpile is our Christmas exhibition - opening on Saturday 8 December from 10am to 5pm as part of Explore Art Trowbridge, when our studio residents will also take over The Drawing Centre Project Space for a pop up show. 

Stockpile showcases work by a range of artists and makers and includes ceramics, collage, drawings, paintings, prints and sculpture by Michael Angove, Eleanor Bartlett, Hannah Beickhorasani, Mike Collier, Alice Couttoupes, Yvonne Crossley, Gerry Davies, Wayne Elkins, Neill Fuller, Kendra Gare, Jin Eui Kim, Anthony Mansfield, Mairead McClean, Geraldine Pictor, Sandra Porter, Grahame Riley, Alex Roberts, Andrew Roberts, Pauline Scott Garrett, Philippa Sutherland, Anita Taylor, Sally Taylor, Michele Whiting.

Explore Art Trowbridge (EAT) is a collaboration between Town Hall Arts, Drawing Projects UK, Court Street Gallery and Trowbridge Museum. EAT aims to showcase the amazing and growing cultural and artistic offer in Trowbridge, the county town of Wiltshire, and takes place three times per year.

Stockpile is open on Saturdays from 12-4pm, Sundays from 11am-1pm, by appointment, and during events at Drawing Projects UK until 23 December 2018. Works are for sale and Studio Cafe will be open throughout. Drawing Projects UK is a non-profit initiative and any proceeds from sales support our programmes. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Drawing Projects UK”. Drawing Projects UK