Zig Zag

Deliberations in construction, sequence and colour

10^th June – 2nd July 2011

This exhibition brings together artists who are working today to produce new work that furthers and develops the relatively short history of abstract painting. Using geometric shapes as essential elements, systems or through referencing architecture, pattern or structures in furniture and surface design, the artists here explore the formal: the effectiveness of colour and tone and their own experience of composition and arrangement in order to realise something that works aesthetically: a balance of symmetry and asymmetry: something striving towards harmony.

The work in this show examines how artists are still discovering new visual ideas, through complex and technically challenging processes. It is hoped that through contrasting and comparing an opportunity is provided for debate and discussion: a critical forum for artists and audience to consider these works and the concepts, methods or systems behind their construction.

Artists: Andrew Bick / Isha Bøhling / Patrick Howlett / Vanessa Jackson / Marta Marce / Jost Münster/ Julian Wakelin / Katrina Blannin