Showing posts with label pouka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pouka. 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.
Sunday, 11 August 2013
Members' update: Christopher Clack and Pouka
'Big Brother' by Pouka
'Feeding Time' by Pouka
Two of commission4mission's most innovative artists are currently part of group shows.
Christopher Clack has some of his large black and white portraits in the Cork Street Open which continues until 16th August. For the past five years the Cork Street Open Exhibition has provided an opportunity for both emerging and established artists from around the world to compete for an invitation to have their work shown in Mayfair and the heart of London's art dealing centre.
Meanwhile sculptures and large-scale paintings by Pouka, including The Rapture (4 x 2 metres) and Sinking Earth (2 x 3.5 metres), can be seen at the Random Acts of Artistry Exhibition in the Daniel Libeskind Space (Islington, N7 8DB) from Wednesday 14th until Friday 16th August in collaboration with the Guerilla Galleries and many other artists.
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.
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Members' update: Pouka
Pouka is contributing work to Art and Protest: Resistance is fertile, a Guerilla Galleries show at the Daniel Libeskind Space (166-220 Holloway Road, Islington N7 8DB) from 3rd to 5th April. Evenings from 18:00 to 20:00 when booking is required. No booking required for day-time entry (11.30am - 4.30am).
Documenting and celebrating the passion, pain, and power of protest through film, photography, fine art and more exponents than you can wave a placard at. Exploring scenes and re-examining snapshots of demonstrations and protest actions from living memory captured, re-told and innovatively delivered by a carefully selected band of artists and creatives in true Guerilla Galleries style.
This three-day show offers candid insight, fresh perspectives and levels of honesty previously unseen in themed shows of this nature. Art and Protest is not about choosing or taking sides, it's about artists telling tales and allowing an audience to decide.
Guerilla Galleries seek to engineer, produce and curate an annual series of exclusive shows, exhibitions and events. They provide a platform for emerging artists and talented creatives to showcase and bring their work to new audiences.
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Member's update: Pouka
Pouka is currently exhibiting paintings and sculptures (including the 18 metre long 'I AM' painting) at the African Village in Kensington Gardens, just opposite the Royal Albert Hall, which is there for the duration of the Olympics.
Also his series of paintings of the Queen are being exhibited at Brent Salon des Arts
(The Gallery at Willesden Green Centre, Willesden Green) from 7 - 31 August with the private view on 9 August 6.00 - 9.00 pm.
(The Gallery at Willesden Green Centre, Willesden Green) from 7 - 31 August with the private view on 9 August 6.00 - 9.00 pm.
Monday, 25 June 2012
Mbeng 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. As we are coming to the climax of technology and increasing knowledge, the interconnection of people makes our world look small.
We are now facing a huge challenge in our planet - the growth in the population, the transformation of our climate, natural catastrophes, the extinction of animals, the insecurity of nations and the increase in poverty due to the wider gap between the rich and poor.
All these 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.
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