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the spirit of the Cornish coast |
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| Large
scale paintings by Kurt Jackson |
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Don't
miss the current show at the Newlyn Art Gallery...
Kurt Jackson is showing a series of atmospherical seascapes - some
of his largest paintings to date. |
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Kurt Jackson’s
new work has been developed from his long-standing interest in and
observation of Priest Cove, near his home on the far West Cornish
coast.
Jackson, 41, has lived in Cornwall with his wife Caroline and their
children Seth, Zinzi and Chloe, since 1984, first in Boscastle and
from 1989 in St Just.
These huge collaged paintings represent the culmination of nearly
15 years’ work in this cove and embody Jackson’s powerful response
to his environment.
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| 'Mordros,
Mordardh' by Kurt Jackson |
This
dramatic new series of seascapes are among the largest work that Kurt
Jackson has created up to now. By it's sheer scale, Porth captures
the exuberance and physicality of the Cornish coast.
Many of the paintings include debris that Jackson has collected whilst
out on location and words or phrases are delicately worked into the
paint adding to the narrative quality of the finished piece.
One of the most impressive pieces - largely due to the size (10 x
20ft) is the painting 'Do you ever wonder what's out there?', depicting
a wild atmopsheric seascape.
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| 'Do
you ever wonder what's out there?' |
Situated in the Upper Gallery, it is the first piece you see after
the short climb up the gallery stairs and particularly reminded me
of being buffeted by the wind on the cornish cliffs and looking out
at the vast landscape unfold around you.
The Gallery Shop is also featuring a series of box constructions by
Kurt Jackson. These 3-dimensional boxes contain sketchings, objects
and other relevant artefacts.
An illustrated catalogue with an essay by John Russell Taylor will
accompany the exhibition.
The exhibition continues until 21st February 2004
Kurt Jackson’s work will also be on show at David Messum Fine Art,
Cork Street, London from 14 - 31 January 2004.
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