Edward Chell
Viewing Stations
Private View & Closing Party : Thursday 10th Nov 6:30-9:30pm
Exhibition: 11th-26th November 2011
Image: Conium maculatum, Edward Chell,
Acrylic on and varnish on gesso, 11 inches x 9 inches, 2011
Tank is excited to announce
Viewing Stations, a solo exhibition of new works by London based artist, Edward Chell, as our ultimate show at The Ladywell Tavern premises. After an industrious and successful two and a half years, Tank will be leaving the space and continuing as an independent curatorial organisation. Tank will now work closely with artists to create exhibitions in range locations. The private view will not only celebrate the opening of a great show by Edward Chell, but also the wonderful history of Tank within the space over the past few years.
I must say that I am delighted to be showing Edward work once again and that he will have full use of the Tank space. The two intricate paintings hung in the
Pleasure Principle exhibition were received with such unanimous admiration that I knew his solo show would be something very special.
Currently engrossed in his study of the motorway verges of the UK, Chell, produces paintings, sculptures and installation works.
His stunning paintings, delicate and obsessively intricate, record the beauty of these forgotten spaces. In contrast, his bold installation works, inspired by the man made interventions that proliferate the roads and border lands, they incorporate the practical and clean aesthetics of the graphic designer. As with the threads of tarmac that cross the nation, where the wild edge of nature meet the garish formality and regulation of modern existence, Chell's works co-exist together in comfortable opposition.
All Edward Chell's creations are rendered with meticulous attention to detail, fine craftsmanship and conceptual vigour.
I am very much looking forward to this show and couldn't think of a better artist to conclude our residence at Tank.
More info on the Tank website.
