Category Archives: Chocolate Factory N16

Fresh out of the kiln

“Fresh out of the kiln”  – this ceramic and much more for sale in Sophie MacCarthy’s studio G1 for our  Summer Open Studios on 20th & 21st June.

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Large scale abstract paintings and a collection of conceptual objects

Michael Brown will be showing large scale abstract paintings on canvas up to 5 metres exploring ideas of presence and absence, and a collection of conceptual objects and signs called: “I am full of shit” and “too intellectual.”  See his work in … Continue reading

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New photographs from Nepal

During our Summer Open Studios Aubrey Wade (studio G11) will be showing new photographs from Nepal. His portraits of earthquake survivors reflect on their experience of sudden and violent homelessness.

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What is seen and called a picture is what remains…

Keith Ashley (studio F1) states ‘What is seen and called a picture is what remains – an evidence.’ This statement by Philip Guston in 1956 succinctly represents the feeling I have about my own paintings – the ‘evidence’ of my … Continue reading

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Drama in a continuously changing landscape

Amelia Humber in studio F2 explains how the paintings she will show at our Summer Open Studios “continue to strive to relay the atmosphere and emotion of the landscape through a personal and momentary experience”. Her paintings contain the ideas … Continue reading

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Summer Open Studios Weekend – Date for the Diary

The Chocolate Factory N16 will be hosting its Summer Open Studios in 2015: 20th/21st June Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm Friday 19th will be the Private View 6.30-9pm Free entry – All welcome Paying bar to support the event More info … Continue reading

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Fast drawings: through train windows, streetscapes & gesticulating poet’s hands…

Catherine Hennessy in G1 will be showing small, fast drawings: landscapes made through train windows, streetscapes through café windows, gesticulating poets’ hands, and some large Japanese landscapes.

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Wordless narratives in handmade books & original prints

Iro Tsavala, in studio G9, will be showing handmade, small edition books and original prints. Exploring wordless narratives and storylines inspired by everyday encounters.

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What is Art?

Michael Brown in G12 will be showing large scale abstract paintings alongside an audience participatory piece of work exploring the question: What Is Art?

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Carved & painted wooden jewellery in new colours

Lina Peterson will be exhibiting carved and painted wooden jewellery, including pendants and earrings in new colours in studio G5.  There will also be textile brooches and mixed media pieces available.  Hope to see you at our #hackneychristmas open studios weekend!

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