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IAN BARRINGTON: Abstrakt Horizons
28th March to 5th May 2017
Open evening 3rd April 7-9pm
A selection of abstract landscape paintings by local artist Ian Barrington, as he explores the ethereal balance and diversity of nature, influenced by the changing environment across the globe, of energy, of time, and seasons through a collection of mixed media works.
Artists Bio
An accomplished artist, Born and based in South-East England, and graduating in BA hons Fine Art from the University of Westminster, having worked extensively in the visual arts and design since 1991. Working from his studio in Kent, UK; Ian has exhibited widely across the UK, and internationally including India, Dubai, UNESCO World Heritage Site Casa Batllo, Barcelona and has works in private and gallery collections internationally.
His inner calm has always been to study the natural landscapes, from the Blue Mountains of Jamaica, the national parks of Catalonia, and at home across the UK, with an ambition to take part in an art residency held at USA’s Grand Canyon and study the evolving diverse landscape. His works form part of a continuing exploration since 2002, of the natural environment and landscapes shaped through time, seasons, and the elements, His abstract landscapes, form different visions of the natural world, visualising the ethereal energies of the elements and the physical strength and fragility notably experienced through his hand stitched yarn canvases Earthscapes series.
Exhibitions and Events
The Ripley Arts Centre, Bromley Arts Council. London 28th March – 5th May 2017
The Mysteries Within, Narrative Movements, Ponicherry, India. 26th – 31st December 2016
Post Contemporary Wave, Poinan, West Bengal, India, November 2016.
Post Contemporary Wave, Ni?de Ye?ilburç Village Ulukisla, Turkey, October 2016
Celebration of African Queens, JonaQuest Art Gallery, Greenwich, U.K. October 2016
Streatham Festival, Art23, London July 2016
?Post Contemporary Wave 3. Sehalai, Santiniketan, India. 7th – 8th June 2016
Post Contemporary Wave 2. Hooghly / Bankura, West Bengal, India. 3rd – 5th June 2016
Visions of Nature. Chelsea Fringe Festival, Oxford House, London. May-June 2016
Transitions, Menier Gallery, London. April 2016
Post Contemporary Wave, Hooghly, West Bengal, India. February 2016
Retrospectyv, Recovery Cafe, Brixton, London, 2015 – Ongoing
Amber and Rain, Vauxhall, London. November 2014
Lambeth College Careers Fair, London. October 2014
Guest Speaker/ Motivational Q&A. Lambeth College, London. September 2014
Arte Makers Art Market, Juxtaposed Gallery. Camden, London. August 2014
Artist Presentation with Q&A, St Marks Academy, London March 2014
Metropolis, Highgate, London. July 2013
Little Summer Benefits, Cultivate Gallery, London. 2013
Future Visionaries, St Marks Academy/ Juxtaposed Gallery. February – August 2013
Urban Arts Live, Vibe Gallery, London. July 2013.
A Spot of Red, Menier Gallery, London. 7 – 11 May 2013
Cities – All Dimensions, Tokarska Gallery, London. March 2013
The Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London 2013
Showcase Cities, Richmix. London. February 2013
Solo Exhibition, Cycooldelic Revolution, London. December 2012
Espacio Gallery, London December 2012
Huddersfield, Festival of Light, Yorkshire. December 2012
Unhinged Festival, Electric Brixton. London. November 2012
Affordable Art Exhibition, Vibe Gallery, London. October 2012
Barcelona Showcase, Casa Batllo, Spain. July 2012
The Other Art Fair, Ambika P3, London. May 2012
Luxury Goods, Courtyard Theatre, London. April 2012
Showcase Cities, Richmix, London. April 2012
Grey Area, Brighton. March 2012
Greenwich Art Market. August 2011
Candid Gallery, London. June 2011
Merton Abbey Mills, London. April 2011
Islington Contemporary Art and Design Fair, London. October 2010
Bite, Islington, London. July 2003
Marks, Harrow, London. July 2002
Bromley Art Market, Kent. 2001-2002
Curated exhibitions
Artist Spotlight, Juxtaposed Gallery. Camden, London. August 2014
Artist in Residence, Juxtaposed Gallery. Camden, London. August 2014
Earth, Wind and Fire, Juxtaposed Gallery. Camden, London. August 2014
Postcards From The Edge, Juxtaposed Gallery. Camden, London. August 2014
Avi-B Henna, Juxtaposed Gallery, Camden London. 2014
Tattoo, Juxtaposed Gallery, Camden London. 2014
Heather Rivera, Compassion and Isolation. Juxtaposed Gallery, New York, USA. April – August 2014
Sophie Shubakoff, Parallax Art Fair, London. October 2013
Metropolis, Juxtaposed Gallery, London August 2013
Guest Curator, St Marks Academy Upper School, London. July 2006
Awards/ Nominations
Nominated Runner up. Dubai Emergent Art Prize 2012
Sculpture. Happy Happi Joy Joi. 2012
Painting. Seven Ages of Sin. 2012
Painting. Fated Ascension. 2011
Painting. Transcendental Genesis. 2010?