David Beattie , Mark Clare, Colin Crotty, John Dwyer, Barbara Knezevic
The artists invited to participate in Vue reflect current contemporary artistic practices. The use of materials both found and fabricated reflects on the nature of artistic production but also the economics of materials. The subtle nature of David Beattie’s sculptures invokes playfulness and a means to reinterpret how you view the utility of everyday objects. Barbara Knezevic in this series of sculptures continues her exploration into our relationship with materials.
The works use of materials such as marble and salt challenge notions of stability and the tentative nature of art objects. Colin Crotty’s paintings act as a social commentary on societal structure while also referencing art historical landscape painting. John Dwyer’s paintings referencing the Arab Spring or the London riots stem from digital images of current events. Mark Clare’s social commentary provides a platform to question the status quo and formulate future aspirations; his photographic work reflects this notion.
