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URL:https://www.artinliverpool.com/events/dot-art-degrees-of-extraction/
SUMMARY:: dot-art: Degrees of Extraction
DESCRIPTION:DEGREES OF ABSTRACTION\n\n15th September – 18th November 2023
 \n\nFeaturing Hilary Dron\, Jessica Slack and John Sharp\n\nDegrees of Abs
 traction brings together three abstract artists\, Hilary Dron\, Jessica Sl
 ack and John Sharp\; each pushing the boundaries of gestures\, geometric a
 nd natural forms. Abstract art can trick the human eye\, as it searches fo
 r form and representation\, and unlike figurative art\, can evoke emotions
  through colour and shape. This show of large\, vibrant paintings closes t
 he door on reality and centres you in the realms of abstraction.\n\nHilary
  Dron – Hilary was born in Liverpool and completed her degree at Centra
 l School of Art and Design\, London. She worked as a designer for Liberty 
 before beginning a 30 year career\, teaching art in schools and in further
  education. After a recent sabbatical in Japan and the Far East\, she deci
 ded to leave teaching and concentrate on her own work\, something she has 
 always wanted to do. The last six months have represented a huge step for 
 Hilary and have included a commission by Aintree Hospital and exhibitions 
 in and around Liverpool.\n\nSpeaking about her work\, Hilary notes: “My 
 paintings are about colour\, light\, texture and atmosphere. They are reim
 agined experiences of a personal memory memories of landscapes I have visi
 ted\, from woods in Liverpool\, mountains in Taiwan to Sakura blossom in K
 yoto\, Japan. I recently spent ten days in Ballycastle\, County Mayo paint
 ing the coastline\, bogs and beautiful surrounding Irish countryside.” S
 he paints to get into that quiet place in her mind\, where there is no sen
 se of time and she hopes her paintings reflect this essence of a deep\, qu
 iet experience.\n\nJessica Slack – Jessica is a contemporary abstract ar
 tist whose work is inspired by colour and nature. Jessica’s fascination 
 with the power of colour and how it can evoke emotions when least expected
  leads to bold and vibrant expressionist paintings that aim to bring joy t
 o homes all over the world! In her own words… “The shifting nature of 
 the environment\, from the changing seasons to the contrast between urban 
 and rural landscapes is constant inspiration to me. The aim of my work is 
 to capture feelings of joy\, wonder and freedom – reflected in the bold 
 use of colour\, texture and abstract mark marking you see in my work.”\n
 \nAfter graduating with a first-class degree in Printed Textiles and an MS
 c in Colour Science\, Jessica began her artistic journey after taking part
  in Liverpool Art Fair back in 2019. Fast forward to now\, Jessica is reco
 gnised as an emerging British artist with prestigious awards such as the S
 ignature Art Prize and Bethlehem Card Commission in addition to being seen
  in The World of Interiors Magazine and having commissioned artworks throu
 ghout Liverpool City Centre.\n\nJohn Sharp – John was born in Bentham on
  the Lancashire/Yorkshire border and grew up in Garstang. Having studied i
 llustration at De Montfort University\, John then went on to work as an il
 lustrator\, graphic designer and in design/visual effects for the film and
  TV industry at University of Manchester\, Yorkshire television\, Flehner 
 Films\, Buenos Aires and various VFX companies in Soho London and Manchest
 er. His work has included a broad array of projects including The Harry Po
 tter films\, Emmerdale and Iceland TV adverts.\n\n“I work in a variety o
 f styles and with a variety of subjects. There is usually a polemic elemen
 t to my pictures. The “Kite” pictures relate to graffiti and urban Lif
 e. The “All of Us” series are a commentary on the energy of life and t
 he absurdity of religion and politics. The Bird pictures are more cartoon 
 than ornithology…Gulls are marauding gangs on the edges of society\, Rav
 ens\, solo wanderers across moorland and hills and Cormorants are a prehis
 toric presence in the heart of the city. Mythological subjects are usually
  metaphors for contemporary issues\, for example the “Mermaid” drawing
 s reflect the ecology of the oceans and “Minotaurs” are misfits trappe
 d in the city.”\n\nAll artworks are for sale.\n\nJoin us for the Private
  View of the exhibition on Thursday 14th September from 5pm-7pm.\n \nAll 
 welcome\, but please register here: https://degreesofabstractionpv.eventb
 rite.co.uk \n \nThe dot-art Gallery can be found at 14 Queen Avenue\, Ca
 stle Street\, Liverpool\, L2 4TX (just 5 minutes’ walk from Liverpool On
 e).\n \nOpening times: Tuesday – Saturday\, 10am-6pm\n \nThe exhibitio
 n runs Friday 15th September - Saturday 18th November 2023.
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