Drawn to the energy created in composition, Matt’s paintings focus on creating movement through broken down forms and the interplay of colour on the canvas. He attempts to retain the essence of his subject while bringing to it a new dimension through his vibrant palette.
Gathie Falk, Snapdragons in colour, Acrylic on canvas, 78 x 66.5 inches, 1983
In the last two years I moved in to the unknown to create the new…without the familiar boundaries I used the waterfall and its energy as a subject as I explored new ideas, images and mediums. The constant between the old and new work is the light from within; present in my past encaustic work and now adding energy and mystery to the new paintings which are encaustics and oils on canvas.
Alex Nickbe has been a keen observer of biological systems for over 40 years.
His table designs incorporate the notion of biomimetics concentrating on the processes of self-renewal, diversity and change. Circular forms that characterize his work are used to symbolize the continuity of nature’s cycles while the structural variations evident within his compositions equate to natural diversity. Portrayal of change is accomplished by different sightlines that are exposed with each new perspective from which a table is viewed.
With these devices, Alex Nickbe makes it possible to introduce the spiritual essence of our evolutionary habitat into the settings of everyday living. The Nickbe table epitomizes an interactive art form that not only encourages individual creative expression but also awakens a higher level of human awareness of the remarkable biology of our planet.
Born in Northern China. Currently living and working in Beijing and Vancouver, Canada.
Biography
2002-2003
Film Director Diploma, Beijing Film Institute
1996-98
Created the “Visual Arts & Advertising Center” Beijing, China
1986-98
Full time self-directed study in painting, performance art and cinema
1982-1985
Heilongjiang Fine Arts Institute, China
Solo Exhibitions
2011 Summer’s going fast, Jacana Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
2010 A Gift from Johann, Jacana Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
2008 Last 100 Years, Jacana Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
2007 Solids: BOUND, Jacana Gallery, Vancouver
2006 Far and Away, Jacana Gallery, Vancouver
2004 Peng Liu, new works,Jacana Gallery, Vancouver
1996 Yuanmingyuan, Beijing, China
1992 Yuanmingyuan, Beijing
1991 Grey House Gallery, Beijing
Selected Group Exhibitions
2010 Adanac, Jacana Gallery, Vancouver
2003-2009 Various Group Shows¸ Jacana Gallery, Vancouver
1995-98 Beijing Art Scene & Yuanmingyuan, Beijing
In Sweden (my grandparent’s home) there is a word, “smultronstallet”. Translated literally it is “the place of wild strawberries,” but it means much more than that: it is a secret place, discovered, treasured, shared with friends. (The wild strawberries are only implicit; they suggest themselves because of their rarity and beauty.)
Smultronstallet is any personal wonderland that has somehow singled itself out from ordinariness and become free from the bewilderment of the outside world. It is filled with meaning, with compelling humor and gentleness.
Some vital spirit has been uncovered; somehow here the way of the universe has been apprehended and given actuality. “Magic is afoot, God is alive.” Familiar forms take on new aspects, evoke new resonance. Everywhere there is a delightful purposelessness, undiscovered secrets.
An affectionate bond (Thoreau called it “an infinite and unaccountable friendliness”) grows between person and place. One embraces and is embraced. Life is affirmed. It is to be celebrated.
Ann Nelson
Selected Exhibitions
2010 UNLEASHED, Petley Jones Gallery, Vancouver BC
2010 Earth Laughs in Flowers, Petley Jones Gallery, Vancouver BC
2009 Re-Gifted, Petley Jones Gallery, Vancouver BC
2004 WAC Bennett Gallery, SFU
2003 Martin Batchelor Gallery, Victoria
2001 BC Festival Of Arts Show, Surrey
1997 Surrey Art Gallery
1996 Gateway Gallery, Richmond Art Centre
1996 Keith Alexander Gallery, Vancouver
1994 Atelier Gallery, Vancouver
1992 Atelier Gallery
1992 Richmond Art Gallery
1990 Atelier Gallery, 1989 Zhuhai Gallery, China
1989 Surrey Art Gallery
1987 Surrey Art Gallery
1986 Granville Island Graphics, Vancouver
1984 Surrey Art Gallery
1983 Emily Carr College of Art and Design
Ann’s works are included in many private and corporate collections in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia and in the collection of the Surrey Art Gallery.
Education
Ann was educated at Douglas College and the
Emily Carr College of Art and Design.
Paddy McCann was born in Cladai, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland and educated at the University of Ulster, Belfast.
He has been working as an artist in various mediums ranging from print to painting and as a lecturer since the early 1990s. His work has been exhibited across Europe as well as internationally to high acclaim.
McCann is co-founder and Director of Paragon Studios, Belfast and co-founder and Associate member of Flaxart Studios, Belfast.
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2011 Double Ground John Martin Gallery, London (electronic catalogue)
2010 Double Ground The Dock Carrick – on –Shannon, Co Leitrim
2009 New Paintings Fenderesky Gallery Belfast
2006 New Paintings Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin.
2004 New Paintings Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin.
2004 New Paintings Fenderesky Gallery Belfast.
2002 Crockafeeka New paintings and drypoints, The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast.
2001 Local New Paintings, The Market Place Gallery, Armagh.
2001 New Drawings Moon Gallery, Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia, USA
2001 From a Gate New drawings and Paintings, Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards.
1999 New Works Paintings and works on paper, Monaghan County Museum and Gallery
1998 The Space Between New Paintings, The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast.
1993 Gather Paintings, sculpture and drawings, The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast.
1991 Cryptbrick Mixed media installation, Old Museum Arts Centre, Belfast,
part of Shifting Ground: A collaborative exhibition by 10 Belfast-based Artists. (Catalogue)
Selected Group Exhibitions
1990-Present
2010 Group Exhibition, Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast
2010 Group Exhibition, Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin
2010 The Visual Force 6th Collective Histories of Northern Ireland Art Exhibition, curated by Slavka
Sverakova, the Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast
2010 Group Exhibition Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast
2009 Group Exhibition Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin
2009 New Artists London Art Fair
2008 Artists Choice John Martin Gallery London
2008 Group Exhibition, Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin
2008 Wexford Festival Exhibition, Wexford
2008 Art 08, Art Fair, RDS, Dublin (represented by Fenderesky Gallery and Hillsboro Fine Art)
2008 Slice Group exhibition, Fairgreen House, Galway
2008 Group exhibition, Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast
2007 Group exhibition, Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast
2007 Resolutions, New Art from Northern Ireland, American University Museum, Katzen Centre,
Washington DC, USA
2007 Wexford Festival Exhibition, Wexford
2007 Group exhibition, Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin
2007 Art Fair, RDS, Dublin, represented by Fenderesky Gallery Belfast & Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin
2007 Group exhibition, Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast
2006 New paintings Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast
2006 Two-Person Exhibition, Fenton Gallery, Cork
2006 Group Exhibition, Fenton Gallery, Cork
2006 Group exhibition Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin
2006 Summer Exhibition, The Courthouse Gallery, Ballycastle, Co Mayo
2006 Shelf Life PS2 Project Space, Belfast
2005 Wexford Festival Exhibition, Wexford
2005 Eigse, Carlow Arts Festival, invited artist (catalogue),Carlow
2005 Contemporary Irish Art, Boyle Arts Festival,
2005 Peepshow PS2 Project Space, Belfast
2005 Works on Paper, The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast
2004/5 Hand Held International Exchange Exhibition, PS2 Project Space, Belfast; Berry College
Mount Berry, Georgia, USA; Rome Centre for the Arts, Georgia, USA; and
India House Gallery, Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California, USA
2004 Group exhibition, Fenton Gallery, Cork
2004 Group exhibition, Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast
2004 Group exhibition, Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin
2004 Wexford Festival Exhibition, Wexford
2004 In the Time of Shaking Irish Artists for Amnesty International, IMMA Dublin (Catalogue)
2003 Wexford Festival Exhibition
2003 Group exhibition Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast.
2003 Group exhibition Taylor Galleries, Dublin.
2003 Perspective 2003 Selector: Enrique Juncosa, Dir. Museum Modern Art, Dublin
Ormeau Baths Gallery, Belfast.
2003 Tone Old Museum Arts Centre, Belfast & St Patrick’s Centre, Downpatrick.
2003 Boyle Arts Festival, Co Roscommon. (Catalogue)
2003 A sense of place Print Exhibition, Dyehouse Gallery, Waterford
2003 Belonging Two-person exhibition, Gallery Route One, Point Reyes, California, USA
2003 Small works St Patrick’s Centre, Downpatrick, selected by Graham Gingles.
2002 Irish Artists in Aubais La salle Polyvalente, Aubais, France. (Catalogue)
2002 Artists from Ulster Boyle Arts Festival, Boyle, Co Roscommon (Catalogue)
2002 Part 1 Queen Street Gallery, Belfast.
2002 Group Exhibition Taylor Galleries, Dublin.
2002 Conversations on a Homecoming Lyric Theatre, Belfast
2002 New Works on Paper The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast
2001 Group exhibition Taylor Galleries, Dublin
2001 Lumina Queen’s University, Belfast
2001 Headers Selected group exhibition, Riddell Hall, Belfast.
2001 Side by Side Belfast/Nashville Exchange Exhibition, Waterfront Hall & City Airport, Belfast
(Catalogue)
2001 McSweeney and friends Boyle Arts Festival, Co Roscommon.
2001 Belfast/Nashville USA International Exchange Exhibition, Nashville Airport.
2001 Artwords Touring exhibition to: Cavan County Museum, Flowerfield Arts Centre,
Portstewart, Clotworthy House, Antrim, The Linenhall Library, exhibition space, Belfast.
2001 Shamrocks and Six Guns The Alexandre Hogue Gallery, University of Oklahoma, USA.
2000 Group Show The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast.
2000 Meeting Morandi The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast.
2000 Open Water San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Rental Gallery, California & Claudia
Chapline Gallery, Stinson Beach, California & Gallery Route One, Point Reyes Station,
California, USA
2000 The Repeated Disappearance of Painting The Ormeau Baths Gallery, Belfast. (Catalogue)
1999 Different Expressions Ossianic Circle, Temple Gallery, Ardee, Co Louth.
1999 Glimpse Works on Paper, Bank of Ireland, Belfast (Touring to Clotworthy Arts Centre, Antrim
& Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart.
1997 Cruelty A thematic exhibition, The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast.
1997 Painting and Household Objects The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast.
1996 Group Show Paragon Studios, Ross’s Court, Belfast.
1996 Invitation Curated by Dr. Slavka Sverakova, Context Gallery, Derry.
1996 New Paintings The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast.
1996 Project for Europe ‘Europe Rediscovered II – Art Resistance and The English Garden: a
donation to Sarajevo by 70 Artists, Galerisa Gabrijel, Sarajevo. & Galerie Nikki Diana
Marquardt, Paris.
1995 Stripping of Appearances New Figurative Work, The Fenderesky Gallery at Queens.
1995 Seven Northern Artists The Model Arts Centre, Sligo.
1994 Determined Material Foundations The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast.
1994 Summer Show The Kerlin Gallery, Dublin.
1994 Contemporary Irish Art The China Club, Hong Kong.
1993 Victor Treacy Award Show The Butler gallery, Kilkenny.
1993 The Monaghan Open County Museum, Monaghan.
1993 In and Out of the Circle (with Philip Napier and Michael Minnis) Kerlin Gallery, Dublin &
The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast.
1992 Paintings/Objects The Fenderesky Gallery at Queens, Belfast.
1992 Documentation Triskel Arts Centre, Cork.
1991 New Artists The Fenderesky Gallery at Queens, Belfast.
1990 Climates of Thought EV+A 90, Limerick City Art Gallery. (Catalogue)
Selected Collections
Ballinglen Arts Foundation Archive Collection, Co Mayo
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Arts Council of Great Britain
The Bar Library, Belfast
Office of Public Works, Dublin
Boyle Civic Art Collection, Boyle, Co Roscommon
Dundalk Institute
Armagh College of Further Education
Private Collections in Ireland, Britain, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA & Canada.
Selected Commissions
Public Art Commissions:
2003 The Calling Gateway Feature, Laganside Commission, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast
2002 Painting commission, Dundalk Institute of Technology
1998 Large Scale mural, The Linen Green, Dungannon.
1996 Mural and workshop, St Patrick’s High School, Keady, Co Armagh.
Education
1989 M.A. Fine Art, University of Ulster, Belfast.
1988 B.A. (Hons, First class) Fine Art, University of Ulster, Belfast
1985 Foundation Studies in Art & Design, University of Ulster
Awards/Residencies
2007 New York Residency Award, Arts Council of Northern Ireland
2006 General Art Award, Arts Council of Northern Ireland
2005 Fellowship, Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Co Mayo
2003 Arts Council of Northern Ireland Visual Arts Award
1999 The George Campbell Travel Award to Spain.
1999 Aer Lingus/Arts Council Artflight to USA.
1997 British Council Travel Award to New York.
1996 Arts Council of Northern Ireland Visual Arts Award.
1996 Aer Lingus/Arts Council Artflight to Dusseldorf.
1994 Arts Council of Northern Ireland Visual Arts Award.
1993 Arts Council of Northern Ireland Visual Arts Award.
1993 Aer Lingus/Arts Council Artflight to Berlin.
1991 Belfast ’91 Art Award.
1991 Arts Council of Northern Ireland Visual Arts Award.
1990 Artist in residence, Armagh College of Further Education.
1990 Open Award, EV+A ’90, Limerick.
1990 Arts Council of Northern Ireland Visual Arts Award.
1989 Prize Winner, Taylor Awards, R.D.S., Dublin.
1988 Highly Commended, Taylor awards, R.D.S., Dublin.
Reviews and Publications
2010 Double Ground Exhibition review, Amanda croft, Irish Arts review Autumn 2010
2009 The Visual Force -The 6th Collective Histories Exhibition, essay by Slavka Sverakova, The Golden
Thread Gallery, Belfast
2007 Resolutions New art from Northern Ireland exhibition catalogue, American University Museum,
Washington DC, USA ISBN 1-879383-61-1
2005 Eigse, Carlow Arts Festival, Review, Aidan Dunne, Irish Times, 15th June
2004 New Paintings, Hillsboro Fine Art Dublin, Review by Aidan Dunne, Irish Times, October 20th.
2004 Paddy McCann at the Fenderesky Gallery, Review by Dr Slavka Sverakova, www.recirca.com
2004 In The Time of Shaking Art for Amnesty exhibition Catalogue, IMMA Dublin
2003 Perspective 03 Review Aidan Dunne Irish Times.
2001 Artwords’ An Ulster Anthology of Visual and Verbal Art, edited by Amanda Montgomery
& Frank Sewell, Nicholson & Bass
2000 Meeting Morandi Review Aidan Dunne, The Irish Times, 4th October.
2000 The Repeated Disappearance of painting Exhibition Catalogue, essay by Aidan Dunne.
2000 Painting in the Baths The Irish Times, 1st April, review by Aidan Dunne.
1999 Art in Belfast Art Review, March, Marshall Anderson.
1998 Agreed Review, Ian Hill The Belfast Newsletter, September,
1996 Thinking Long Contemporary Art in the North of Ireland, Liam Kelly, Gandon Edition, Kinsale, p.68.
1995 Review of Group Show, Fenderesky Gallery, Irena Stella, Fortnight Magazine, January,
1995 Stripping of Appearances Review, Ian Hill The Irish Times.
1995 Seven Northern Artists Angela Mehegan Review, Circa #4 winter, Model Arts Centre, Sligo.
1994 Review Group Show, Aidan Dunne, The Sunday Tribune, 31st July, Kerlin Gallery.
1993 Gather Fenderesky Gallery, Review, Ian Hill, The Irish Times, 6th April,
1993 Victor Treacy Award Review, Aidan Dunne, The Sunday Tribune, April,
1993 Victor Treacy Award Review, Brian Fallon, The Irish Times, April 22nd.
1993 Victor Treacy Award Review, Aidan Dunne, Circa #65, Autumn.
1993 3 Belfast Artists Review, Brian Fallon, The Irish Times, August.
1992 Documentation Belfast Artists in Cork Review Hilary Pyle, The Cork Examiner
&The Irish Times, July 29th.
1991 Shifting Ground Exhibition catalogue.
1990 Review EV+A, Kate Robinson, The Sunday Independent, March 25th.
1990 Review EV+A. Aidan Dunne, The Sunday Tribune, March 25th.
1990 Review EV+A Brian Fallon, The Irish times, April 5th.
1990 Review, Carmel Robinson, The Ulster gazette, May 17th
Film
1998 Featured artist in Too Late For Names: A documentary film about stillbirth and infant death,
by Double Band Films, commissioned by BBC Northern Ireland, broadcast Nov 11 1998.
Teaching/Lectures/Workshops
2010 Master class Landscape and memory, painting and drawing, The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon,
Co Leitrim
2010 Talk on Double Ground exhibition, The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon,
Co Leitrim
2009 Part Time Lecturer, Painting, Foundation Studies, University of Ulster, since 2004
2004-08 External Assessor, Fine Art Painting Diploma, Galway & Mayo Institute.
2003 Visiting Lecturer in Painting, Foundation Studies, University of Ulster. (and 1997, 1994
2003/4 Painting and Drawing Master Class, Rostrevor, Co Down.
2003/4 Part-time Lecturer Foundation Studies, Newry Institute.
2003/4 Painting and Drawing tutor, Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast.
2003 Lecture, Gallery Route One, Point Reyes Station, California, USA.
2002 Visiting lecturer, Galway & Mayo Institute.
2002 Part-time Lecturer, Fine Art Foundation Studies, Newry Institute, since 1996.
Part-time Lecturer, Fine Art, Foundation Studies, University of Ulster, 1997 – 2001
2001 Visiting Lecturer, University of Ulster, B.A. Painting
2000 Tutor Drawing and Painting, Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast (& 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994).
2000 Facilitator for series of workshops and exhibitions for Wave Trauma Group,
The Old Museum Arts Centre, Belfast. (Travelled to Washington USA)
2000 Lecture, Gallery Route One, Point Reyes Station, California, USA. (& 1999)
1999 Visiting Lecturer, University of Ulster, Master of Arts Course
1999 Lecture, Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia, USA.
1999 Lecture, Denison University, Granville, Ohio, USA
1998 Visiting lecturer North West Institute, Derry.
1998 Series of talks to prisoners, Long Kesh/Maze prison, Northern Ireland.
1997 Visiting Lecturer, North West Institute, Derry.
1997 Visiting Lecturer, Limerick Institute.
1996 Visiting Lecturer, Sligo Regional Technical College.
1993 Part-time Lecturer, Armagh College of Further Education and 1992, 1991 & 1990
1990 Talk, Limerick City Gallery of Art
These paintings are about the tension that is created when one views the gestural area pressing against the panels of colour, competing for attention. Colour is used to enhance the mood of the painting, and adds to the tension between the flat panels of colour and the gestural areas of the paintings.
My work is influenced by the abstract art scene that came out of New York in the sixties and seventies – artists such as Gottlieb, Motherwell and Newman. I am also influenced by Doug Haynes, Robert Sinclair and Jack Bush.
My paintings are meant to be viewed in their entirety; it is the interplay of colour and shape, coupled with the painting’s composition, that creates an evocative feeling. Every brush stroke is integral to the cohesion of the whole. – Phill Mann
Selected Group Exhibitions
2001 Fall Show, Giordano Gallery , Edmonton AB
2000 Spring Show, Giordano Gallery, Edmonton AB
1999 Fall Show, Giordano Gallery, Edmonton AB
1999 Spring Show, Giordano Gallery, Edmonton AB
1998 Fall Show, Giordano Gallery, Edmonton AB
1998 Spring Show, Giordano Gallery, Edmonton AB
1997 Fall Show, Giordano Gallery, Edmonton AB
1997 Spring Show, Giordano Gallery, Edmonton AB
1996 Fall Show, Giordano Gallery, Edmonton AB
1996 Spring Show, Giordano Gallery, Edmonton AB
1995 Fall Show, Giordano Gallery, Edmonton AB
1995 Der/Mann/Hippel, F.A.B. Gallery, Edmonton AB
1993 Kathleen Laverty Gallery, Edmonton AB
1992 Doug Haynes, Harold Feist, Phill Mann, Kathleen Laverty Gallery, Edmonton AB
1990 Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton AB
1990 F.A.B. Gallery, Edmonton AB
1989 F.A.B. Gallery, Edmonton AB
1989 AIDS Benefit (by invitation), The Vic Gallery, Edmonton AB
1989 Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton AB
1988 Studio Watch, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton AB
1988 The Feel of Abstract Art, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton AB
Selected Collections
The Camino Foundation
University of Alberta
University of Alberta Hospital
The Fairview Hospital
The Alberta Foundation of the Arts, Edmonton and Red Deer AB
Alberta Treasury Branches, Edmonton and Red Deer AB
Duchess de Rothchild, Paris
Education
1993 Ph.D – University of Alberta, Edmonton AB
1981 MFA – Painting and Drawing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC
1974 BFA – Painting and Drawing, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB
Born 1981 on Vancouver Island in Ladysmith, BC. Amelia Alcock-White studied at The University of Vancouver Island and Emily Carr University. She has received several awards for her work, including Scholarships and Art Faculty Awards. Alcock-White’s paintings have been the subject of numerous solo and group exhibitions. Her work is represented in public and private collections in Canada, the United States and Hong Kong.
Amelia’s paintings express the human condition and its relation to nature, the transitory character of time and the contrasting endurance of elemental forces. Psychological themes, primal emotions and archetypal figures all play a role in her works. Amelia fuses sentiment, intimacy and warmth with the enigmatic, giving her images an emotional subtlety that draws the viewer into her private world.
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