Showing posts with label creasey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label creasey. Show all posts
Saturday, 16 November 2013
Friday, 15 November 2013
Inspire: art as spiritual exploration
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'St Stephen Walbrook' by Ross Ashmore
'Strange Fruit' by Christopher Clack
'Siloam' by Anne Creasey
'World in Despair' by Pouka
'Creation: Prayerful Attention' by Jonathan Evens
'Samson's Jackals' by Peter Webb
Inspire: art as spiritual exploration promises be one of commission4mission's most varied, exciting and interesting shows.
Ross Ashmore will show his depiction of St Stephen Walbrook, the venue for the exhibition, in addition to a sculpture of the Martyrdom of St Stephen. The same theme features in a life-size painting by Peter Webb, who is also exhibiting his latest wooden relief. Two of Anne Creasey's visionary works are included, as are two works by Pouka which also featured in our recent Deconstructing c o n f l i c t show. Among other work included will be Christopher Clack and Francesca Ross's archival ink prints, Caroline Richardson's fused glass panels, mosaics by Alan Hitching, and stone carvings by Clorinda Goodman. The show will be completed with work by Ally Ashworth, Hayley Bowen, Harvey Bradley, Valerie Dean, Peter Delaney, Jonathan Evens, Mark Lewis, Janet Roberts and Henry Shelton.
Inspire will be at St Stephen Walbrook from Monday 18th - Friday 29th November, 10.00am - 6.00pm (closed on Sunday 24th November). A Private View will be held on Monday 18th November, 6.00pm - 8.00pm.
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Opening of National Society Exhibition
Ross Ashmore and Peter Webb spoke at the opening of the 80th annual exhibition of The National Society of Painters, Sculptors and Printmakers on Tuesday at the Menier Gallery.
The exhibition can be viewed until Saturday 21 September and also features the work of two other commission4mission artists, Michael Creasey and Elizabeth Duncan Meyer.
The exhibition provides an opportunity for the public to see a broad range of work encompassing a dynamic mixture of contemporary paintings, sculpture and printmaking by well established artists from around the UK. Not only is there hung work to view but also works on paper in browsers and artist cards.
Friday, 6 September 2013
Members' update: Ross Ashmore
Ross Ashmore writes: "It's a pleasure to be have been asked to open this exhibition at the Preview on Tuesday 10th September. The National Society of Painters, Sculptors and Printmakers is a wonderful society. Previous members who are now much acclaimed in the B
ritish art world include Mark Gertler, Jack B. Yeats, L. S. Lowry, David Bomberg, W. Russell Flint, Henry Moore, Bernard Meninsky, William Nicholson, Graham Sutherland, Christopher Nevinson and Frank Dobson.
Ross' work is included in the show, along with fellow commission4mission members Michael Creasey, Elizabeth Duncan Meyer and Peter Webb. The exhibition, which will be held at the Menier Gallery and will be the 80th annual exhibition of The National Society, can be seen from Tuesday 10 - Saturday 21 September.
Monday, 8 July 2013
Portraits
Our recent exhibition at St Paul's Goodmayes included three portraits of local clerics: Michael Creasey exhibited a striking portrait of The Rt. Revd. David Hawkins, Bishop of Barking, in reflective pose; Henry Shelton showed his portrait of Fr. Benjamin Rutt-Field, Vicar of St Paul's Goodmayes; while Peter Webb included his quirky painted wood relief portrait of Rev. Jonathan Evens.
Portraits are an aspect of the work by our artists which is not well known currently but, in which, several of our artists possess considerable expertise. Peter Webb, for example, has been working on a series of painted and also wood relief portraits as a fundraising project for St Mary's Woodford, while the characters in his major paintings for church settings, such as The Denial at St Mary's Woodford are often based on life studies.
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Newsletter No. 16 – May 2013
Tenth completed commission: Altar Frontal by Anne Creasey
commission4mission's tenth commission, an altar frontal by Anne Creasey, was installed at Christ Church Thames View for the church's Easter Day services.
The all year round altar frontal features the colours of the Church calendar and incorporates a central cross in gold surmounted by the sun. The sun's rays also form pentecostal flames while the ball of the sun equates to the host raised above the chalice. Stunning from a distance, the frontal's design also repays closer inspection through the intricate details of Anne's embroidery and appliqué work, particularly on the ball of the sun and its rays.
Rev. Mina Smallman, Vicar of Christ Church, said: “The congregation loved it. The church building has a practical sense to it, no stained glass windows; all we had was a wooden altar. The frontal has given the altar a wow factor.”
Our 10 completed commissions have involved nine of our artists and have included etched windows, fused glass windows, holy water stoup in oak and brass, mosaics, paintings, textiles and wooden reliefs. In under five years commission4mission has built a significant pool of creative artists able to deliver a wide variety of quality work to fit a range of budgets making the commissioning of contemporary art viable for churches of all sizes and contexts. Anne Creasey's altar frontal is a marvellous example, as we reach this milestone of our 10th completed commission, of what can be achieved when artists and churches share a vision for creativity and mission.
Barking Episcopal Area Arts Festival 2013
commission4mission will be creating a pop-up gallery at 20 Broadwalk in Harlow Town Centre for this year’s Barking Episcopal Area Arts Festival. The exhibition will be open from Thursday 23rd – Monday 27th May, 10.00am – 4.00pm and a lunchtime reception will be held on Saturday 25th May from 1.00 – 3.00pm.
c4m members are also making several other contributions to the Festival. Mark Lewis will speak on the work of John Piper as part of a morning of art talks at St Paul’s Harlow on Saturday 25th May. Bishop Stephen Cottrell will also speak on the ‘Christ in the Wilderness’ paintings of Stanley Spencer. On Monday 27th May Colin Burns and Jonathan Evens will be contributing music and poetry to a performance evening at Holy Trinity Hatfield Heath which will also include music from the six churches and poetry from Jane Grell, Mal Grosch and Jenny Houghton. For more information see http://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/areas-and-bishops/barking-area-team/events/art-trail.
Exhibition & events in July
commission4mission will be exhibiting at St Paul’s Goodmayes from 1st – 7th July, 10.00am – 4.00pm. St Paul’s is a church which has consistently commissioned contemporary artists throughout its history - most recently, through c4m, of a set of Stations of the Cross by Henry Shelton – and has made creative use of the Arts in its engagement with the local community. Our exhibition will span the Patronal Festival of St Paul’s and the Our Community Festival to which it has regularly contributed arts events.
c4m member Harvey Bradley is involved in the organisation of this year's Billericay Art Trail (11th - 21st July). He has organised input from c4m members to a Big Draw event at Norsey Woods, 10.00am - 3.00pm, and a Performance evening with dance, music and poetry at St Mary Magdalen, 7.30 - 9.30pm, on Saturday 20th July. See http://www.billericayarttrail.co.uk/ for full details.
Days and Rites
Mark Lewis has recently published Days and Rites: Popular customs of the Church (Heart of Albion Press). In the book, Mark describes liturgical traditions which have survived unbroken over many centuries, together with others which have been revived after a break during the twentieth century. By drawing together, for the first time, detailed information about these popular customs of the church, he hopes to stimulate further interest, research and recording of these remarkable events.
Member Profile: Pouka
Pouka is an artist and sculptor who believes in the ability of human love and kindness to make our world a free and safe environment for every living creature. The huge challenges we are facing in our modern times are the driving force of the creativity in his artwork as he believes everything created has its own purpose, like the earth we live in - there is no other place where humans can share the same breath with animals and plants or drink the same water and many other things.
Rev. Mina Smallman, Vicar of Christ Church, said: “The congregation loved it. The church building has a practical sense to it, no stained glass windows; all we had was a wooden altar. The frontal has given the altar a wow factor.”
Our 10 completed commissions have involved nine of our artists and have included etched windows, fused glass windows, holy water stoup in oak and brass, mosaics, paintings, textiles and wooden reliefs. In under five years commission4mission has built a significant pool of creative artists able to deliver a wide variety of quality work to fit a range of budgets making the commissioning of contemporary art viable for churches of all sizes and contexts. Anne Creasey's altar frontal is a marvellous example, as we reach this milestone of our 10th completed commission, of what can be achieved when artists and churches share a vision for creativity and mission.
Barking Episcopal Area Arts Festival 2013
commission4mission will be creating a pop-up gallery at 20 Broadwalk in Harlow Town Centre for this year’s Barking Episcopal Area Arts Festival. The exhibition will be open from Thursday 23rd – Monday 27th May, 10.00am – 4.00pm and a lunchtime reception will be held on Saturday 25th May from 1.00 – 3.00pm.
c4m members are also making several other contributions to the Festival. Mark Lewis will speak on the work of John Piper as part of a morning of art talks at St Paul’s Harlow on Saturday 25th May. Bishop Stephen Cottrell will also speak on the ‘Christ in the Wilderness’ paintings of Stanley Spencer. On Monday 27th May Colin Burns and Jonathan Evens will be contributing music and poetry to a performance evening at Holy Trinity Hatfield Heath which will also include music from the six churches and poetry from Jane Grell, Mal Grosch and Jenny Houghton. For more information see http://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/areas-and-bishops/barking-area-team/events/art-trail.
Exhibition & events in July
commission4mission will be exhibiting at St Paul’s Goodmayes from 1st – 7th July, 10.00am – 4.00pm. St Paul’s is a church which has consistently commissioned contemporary artists throughout its history - most recently, through c4m, of a set of Stations of the Cross by Henry Shelton – and has made creative use of the Arts in its engagement with the local community. Our exhibition will span the Patronal Festival of St Paul’s and the Our Community Festival to which it has regularly contributed arts events.
c4m member Harvey Bradley is involved in the organisation of this year's Billericay Art Trail (11th - 21st July). He has organised input from c4m members to a Big Draw event at Norsey Woods, 10.00am - 3.00pm, and a Performance evening with dance, music and poetry at St Mary Magdalen, 7.30 - 9.30pm, on Saturday 20th July. See http://www.billericayarttrail.co.uk/ for full details.
Days and Rites
Mark Lewis has recently published Days and Rites: Popular customs of the Church (Heart of Albion Press). In the book, Mark describes liturgical traditions which have survived unbroken over many centuries, together with others which have been revived after a break during the twentieth century. By drawing together, for the first time, detailed information about these popular customs of the church, he hopes to stimulate further interest, research and recording of these remarkable events.
Member Profile: Pouka
Pouka is an artist and sculptor who believes in the ability of human love and kindness to make our world a free and safe environment for every living creature. The huge challenges we are facing in our modern times are the driving force of the creativity in his artwork as he believes everything created has its own purpose, like the earth we live in - there is no other place where humans can share the same breath with animals and plants or drink the same water and many other things.
Friday, 19 April 2013
Coverage of Anne Creasey's altar frontal
Anne Creasey's marvellous new altar frontal at Christ Church Thames View has been featured in the Barking & Dagenham Post and The Month, the newspaper for the Diocese of Chelmsford. Click here to read the story in The Month which focuses on the altar frontal as commission4mission's 10th commission in our first five years of existence.
Click here to see the story and photo in the Barking & Dagenham Post where Rev. Mina Smallman, Vicar of Christ Church, says: “The congregation loved it. The church building has a practical sense to it, no stained glass windows; all we had was a wooden altar. The frontal has given the altar a wow factor.”
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Completed commission: Altar frontal by Anne Creasey
commission4mission's 10th commission, an altar frontal by Anne Creasey, was installed today at Christ Church Thames View. The frontal has been created by Anne in time for Christ Church's Easter Day services.
The all year round altar frontal features the colours of the Church calendar and incorporates a central cross in gold surmounted by the sun. The sun's rays also form pentecostal flames while the ball of the sun equates to the host raised above the chalice. Stunning from a distance, the frontal's design also repays closer inspection through the intricate details of Anne's embroidery and appliqué work, particularly on the ball of the sun and its rays.
Sunday, 2 September 2012
Member's update: Michael Creasey and Peter Webb
Michael Creasey and Peter Webb will both show work when the National Society of Painters, Sculptors and Printmakers return to the Menier Gallery for their 79th Annual Exhibition (Tuesday 11 - Saturday 22 September).
Founded in 1930, the Society was created by a group of young artists who wished to break away from established galleries that they found stuffy and inhibiting.
New members are chosen for the quality and interesting approach of their work. The exhibition will feature many paintings, limited edition prints and sculptures. There will also be a dedicated display of small works.
Michael also has work in the BASH (Big Art Submission Havering) exhibition at the B R Gallery in Havering. This exhibition showcases the best of Havering's artists in a salon style Big Art Show. The show runs from 5th to 14th September, 9.00am - 3.30pm (Mon - Fri), late opening on Thurs 6th, 6.00 - 9.00pm.
Michael also has work in the BASH (Big Art Submission Havering) exhibition at the B R Gallery in Havering. This exhibition showcases the best of Havering's artists in a salon style Big Art Show. The show runs from 5th to 14th September, 9.00am - 3.30pm (Mon - Fri), late opening on Thurs 6th, 6.00 - 9.00pm.
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