DAVID EUSTACE R.B.AWednesday, May 1, 2013 - Saturday, June 1, 2013
Private Viewing, Wednesday, May 1, 2013
After studying at Sutton Coldfield School of Art, Exeter College of Art and Leicester Polytechnic,David spent two years in the USA working as a muralist. Although firmly rooted in the best figurative painting traditions he began to produce images which emanated between his conscious and subconscious. Stanley Spencer is one obvious influence along with Otto Dix, de Chirico and Atkinson Grimshaw.
To speed up the process of transferring his ideas onto canvas,David first uses acrylic to work out and change his composition,allowing instant alterations to be made. Once content with the layout, he overpaints in oil using brushes, a palette knife, giving a soft finish to his painted strokes. His theatrical and mannered paintings transform into delightful and amusing conversation pieces, full of illusory references and minute details.
One of David’s greatest assets is his sense of humour; this, together with his unique imagination, infuses his painting with a dreamlike quality. Music is the other magical ingredient in his life. Having been with the ‘JunkYard Angels’ for many years, he now plays guitar,drums and sings in various bands. David has exhibited throughout the UK since 1989 and has been a member of the Royal Society of British Artists since 2003.
Michael Quirke 2013Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - Saturday, June 1, 2013
Private Viewing, Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Born in Hampstead in 1946, Michael Quirke has stayed loyal to his roots. His love affair with London and his passion for this extraordinary city is evident in the bold and distinctive style that Michael has made his own over the past 40 years.
Quirke studied at St Martin’s School of Art from 1972-1975 where he was fortunate to meet the artists Frank Auerbach and Leon Kossoff who clearly became lasting influences on his work.However, it was the friendship and guidance given by Maurice Field, founder member of the Euston Road Group and Professor at the Slade School of Art, that encouraged Michael in his early years as a student and gave him the confidence to pursue his career as an artist.
The expressive style and original interpretations of London landmarks that Michael has painted over the years has made his work recognisable in collections worldwide.The use of thick pigmented impasto with strong confident brushwork is his signature. He sets himself free of all restraints to capture the crucial ingredients of London, often with witty visual renditions which make his work familiar and involving.
Michael moved to Cornwall 15 years ago and despite being surrounded by some of the most inspiring coastline and landscape in England he continues to paint London’s familiar streets,exposing the unique hustle and bustle of this wonderful city.