Exclusive pictures of April's First Wednesdays

I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who came to April's First Wednesdays and to the venues who hosted one-off events and exhibitions.  

Silvia Nayla, the design store geared up for summer with their Carnival party, serving complimentary caipirinha's amongst brazilian dancers...that certainly spiced up the week!  

Admiring the glass work of Ludvig Lofgren at Vessel Gallery

The private view "Tales of the Unexpected: New Glass works by Ludvig Lofgren" at Vessel Gallery was a storming success and was accompanied by the artist himself.  Down Portobello way, The Muse 269 held screenings of old classic movies while Graffik Gallery welcomed all, with drinks, music and urban art.  

We look forward to the launch of the new commercial model of First Wednesdays in partnership with Matchbox magazine on May 4th!

To view pictures of April's First Wednesdays click below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/firstwednesdays/sets/72157626324074177/

FIRST WEDNESDAYS February

PIG BOOK

One of the artists in our currrent show "Going Dutch" Christien Meindertsma has compiled a book entitled "Pig". We have copies on sale at the moment. It is a fascinating insight into which parts of a pig are used in hundreds of products we use in daily life. Christien became interested in where the materials came from for her work and began research which lead to the book. Come and have a browse and of course look at her beautiful woven poufs and the other work on display ! All at flow

Art Work Space at The Hempel Hotel

Please join us for the upcoming First Wednesday on 2nd Feb. 2011, 6 - 9pm. The Hempel Hotel will also offer 25% off Food and Beverage on the evening for any FW visitors.

Art Work Space has recently launched its 2011 exhibition programme with ‘Descent of Life’, the debut solo exhibition by Katie Brookes. 

Recently graduated from the renowned Camberwell College of Arts, Brookes is already creating excitement in the art world, attracting considerable interest in her elaborate and complex work. Here she presents a new series of vast pen and ink drawings, which take their inspiration from Flemish Renaissance artists, notably Pieter Brueghel.

The drawings are a response to seemingly small details and stories which have caught the attention of the artist. Brookes takes these details and creates work that contains expansive meaning and symbolism. Within the landscape of the images there are multiple narratives that compose a scatterlogical discourse on the meanings of existentialism. 

Brookes’ composition is both confident and intricate - playfully distorted familiar themes such as the eroticized subject matters of life, death, heaven and hell, point to a mythological impression – and is reinforced by her strong line and pen work. Her imagery always promises the chance of a new and subversive discovery, as if navigating oneself through a labyrinth.  The narratives and characters at the heart of the work create an overwhelming sense of action and its themes are often on the verge of the primal and grotesque. However, Brookes manages to imbue each piece with humour and one can sense a note of comedic irony through the underlying absurdity.

In ‘Descent of Life’ the essential ideas that have occupied artists throughout history are explored and manipulated to produce a series full of contrast and intrigue. From the sheer scale of the drawings to the minute detail within them, from the morbid to the joyous, this body of work is delightfully provocative and at the same time visually absorbing. 

Katie Brookes Descent of Life
January 19th — February 18th 2011 

ART WORK SPACE

• Lower Ground Floor, The Hempel Hotel,
• 31—35 Craven Hill Gardens,
• London W2 3EA
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  Mon - Fri 10.30am—7.30pm 
  Saturday 3.30pm—7.30pm 
  Sunday 1.30pm—7.30pm 
  Contact: naomi@artworkspace.co.uk / 07515 797877
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Layers of Meaning Exhibition - rrgallery

Opening this evening at rrgallery, st peters church, kensington park road, london W11 a new exhibition of paintings, sculpture and design by two grauates of Central Saint Martins. Join us for a drink to ward off those January blues from 6.30 - 9pm this evening.

Join us on facebook at rrgallery for more info.

supperclub

Restaurant & After Dinner Party venue. February 2nd: Complimentary admission with the February First Wednesdays flyer. Music and cabaret night from 9pm till late.

A feast for all the senses

Looking for a unique dining experience in an unexpected place and are not afraid to discover the creative corners of your personality? …then knock on supperclub's door.

Freedom is the keyword at supperclub. It's a mix of great food, music, performances, art, staff and... you. An evening at supperclub has been successful when all five senses have been tickled….so to speak.

Supperclub is a restaurant and creative space which is rooted in the ideas of creative freedom and a particular atmosphere - a special place where people can let themselves go.

Have fun, eat, listen, dance and enjoy the evening. Everything is possible. Be yourself and anything can happen to you at supperclub!

12 Acklam Road

London W10 5QZ

T 0208 964 6600
london@supperclub.com

Silvia Nayla

Don't miss Silvia Nayla's 20-50% discount on everything FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY February 2nd.
Exciting new vintage collection & exhibition

Established in Notting Hill in June 2007, Silvia Nayla has been since then furnishing homes, restaurants, offices and stores with contemporary Brazilian design.

Their furniture comes from many different Brazilian regions, revealing the beauty of Brazil’s diversity. In this mixed space, high-end furniture is put side by side with artisanal products, synthetic materials are mixed with organic ones, and perfect handmade finishes brings art to high quality pieces.

Silvia Nayla believes that nature is a source of inspiration, materials and shapes. Art, technology, originality, design, cutting edge shapes, love for nature and its raw, residual and salvaged materials: those are the elements of the huge and diverse Brazil environment.

109 Westbourne Grove
London W2 4UW

T 020 7229 2262

www.silvianayla.com