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PAINTINGS, POTS AND PRINTS

Adam Neate's first major one man show

3rd - 25th August 2007

ADAM NEATE's one-man show at Elms Lesters Painting Rooms demonstrated his masterful use of different materials. including an impressive collection of new paintings on cardboard that pushed his own artistic boundaries.

Paintings, Pots and Prints showcased Neate’s two dimensional, painterly pieces that have taken on a new energy, and his three dimensional multi-media works which have grown increasingly complex and layered.

Neate’s pots were the result of months of collaboration between the artist and internationally renowned British potter, DAN KELLY. The idea of introducing Neate to Kelly was perfect – both artists approach their work with vigour and tenacity, and both employ the techniques of cutting and shaping their chosen medium. For this project, working in liaison with Adam, Dan threw a selection of his signature stoneware and porcelain vessels to which Neate introduced his subtle, sophisticated line. The resultant work was much more than the sum of the parts: each piece was a perfect marriage of form and decoration, with both artists’ influence and input being strong and vibrant.

RED SELF PORTRAIT 2007
mixed media on canvas . 170 x 140cm (framed size)

WHITE SELF PORTRAIT 2007
mixed media on canvas . 170 x 140cm (framed size)

 

 

 

 

 

Click on the badge to see the youtube interview with Adam Neate at the exhibition

 

 

 

Grogged, textured stoneware pot with black and porcelain slip applied decoration
33cm high x 23cm diameter approx.

made in collaboration with Internationally renowned British studio potter DAN KELLY

 

Grogged, textured stoneware pot with black and porcelain slip applied decoration
42 cm high x 25cm diameter approx.

made in collaboration with Internationally renowned British studio potter DAN KELLY

 

 

Ground floor gallery

First floor gallery

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70 x 80 cm

 

 

The opening night saw the release of a series of 9 limited edition giclee prints.

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2am BLOG 2007
limited edition of 100, numbered, signed, giclee prints . unframed
printed on Hahnemuhle German Etching 310gm . 580 x 914 mm

THE COLD WAR CONTINUES 2007
limited edition of 100, numbered, signed, giclee prints . unframed
printed on Hahnemuhle German Etching 310gm . 695 x 914 mm

THE DEEPEND 2007
limited edition of 100, numbered, signed, giclee prints . unframed
printed on Hahnemuhle German Etching 310gm . 910 x 730 mm

THE BIGGER PICTURE 2007
limited edition of 75, numbered, signed, giclee prints . unframed
printed on Hahnemuhle German Etching 310gm . 1120 x 605 mm

THE QUEEN'S SPECIAL 2007
limited edition of 75, numbered, signed, giclee prints . unframed
printed on Hahnemuhle German Etching 310gm . 628 x 912 mm

'COME ON' 2007
limited edition of 75, numbered, signed, giclee prints . unframed
printed on Hahnemuhle German Etching 310gm . 628 x 912 mm

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RED SELF PORTRAIT 2007
limited edition of 50, numbered, signed, giclee prints . unframed
printed on Hahnemuhle German Etching 310gm . 920 x 1120 mm
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WHITE SELF PORTRAIT 2007
limited edition of 50, numbered, signed, giclee prints . unframed
printed on Hahnemuhle German Etching 310gm . 920 x 1120 mm

TRIPTYCH WITH CHAIR 2007
limited edition of 50, numbered, signed, giclee prints . unframed
printed on Hahnemuhle German Etching 310gm . 560 x 730 mm

These print editions are all SOLD OUT

 

 

COMMENTS FROM OUR GUEST BOOK:


"..this is simply the most breathtaking show I've seen.."


"..fantastic to see in the flesh, rather than on the computer screen.."


"..stunning show, fantastic to see so much originality in one place.."


"..I feel privileged to have been able to see this show.."


"..I've been to see this show three times already, and don't cease to be
amazed.." "..stuff of legends.."


"..the best exhibition I've seen all year.."


PRESS QUOTES:


"Adam Neate is a modest, low-key artist, whose work is making noise.." BLAG


"With new ways in which to bridge the urban/contemporary art divide, it would seem that for this street-wise aesthete, international recognition is not only imminent, but inevitable.." BLUEPRINT