Sarah Chilvers + Giulia Ricci Exhibition Overview Spring 2016

S A R A H CHILVERS G I U L I A R I C C I

SARAH CHILVERS GIULIA RICCI MARCH 18 – MAY 7 Bartha Contemporary is delighted to announce an exhibition of recent paintings and works on paper by Sarah Chilvers and Giulia Ricci. The show brings together two artists who explore systematic compositional tools as the foundation for their works.

Sarah Chilvers (b. 1970), lives and works in Wales. For her third exhibition at Bartha Contemporary, Chilvers is presenting a suite of paintings and drawings, which combine the artist’s exceptional sense for colour and intricate compositions. Drawn or painted on found materials, the precise nature of each work is intentionally undermined by the imperfections of their support. This interplay between the accidental and highly conceived, as well as the laborious execution result in mesmerizing works that capture the viewer’s attention and takes them on a journey of discovery, wonder and disorientation.

Originally from Italy, but living in London, Giulia Ricci’s (b. 1976) detailed abstract geometrical works combine minimal configurations with the organic quality of a free-hand drawing.

Tethering on the edge of pure geometry and the hand-made, Ricci’s monochromatic works explore complex and intricate systems. Each work comes alive through Ricci’s unique technique, utilising seeming mistakes within what at first appear to be precise grid drawings. As the works reveal their distorted patterns, the viewer is drawn to different focal points that expose the carefully arranged works.

The two artists were invited to create a suite of new works that describe their shared interest in geometric abstraction. The exhibition is the first time the two artists show together.

Giulia Ricci Parallel/Bend no.4, 2013 Light-fast Indian ink on paper 33 x 35 cm

Giulia Ricci Parallel/Bend no.5, 2013 Light-fast Indian ink on paper 29 x 29 cm

Giulia Ricci Parallel/Bend no.4, 2013 Light-fast Indian ink on paper 33 x 35 cm

Giulia Ricci Parallel/Bend no.5, 2013 Light-fast Indian ink on paper 29 x 29 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.1 cm x 40.5 cm

Giulia Ricci Parallel/Bend no.38, 2013 Light-fast Indian ink on paper 50 x 50 cm

Giulia Ricci Parallel/Bend no.38, 2013 Light-fast Indian ink on paper 50 x 50 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.3 cm x 40.3 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.5 cm x 40.5 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.1 cm x 40.5 cm

Giulia Ricci Parallel/Bend no.24, 2013 Light-fast Indian ink on paper 35 x 50 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.3 cm x 40.3 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.5 cm x 40.5 cm

Giulia Ricci Parallel/Bend no.24, 2013 Light-fast Indian ink on paper 35 x 50 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 47.8 cm x 72.8 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.3 cm x 40.5 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 47.8 cm x 72.8 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.3 cm x 40.5 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 60.5 cm x 46 cm

Giulia Ricci Order/Disruption Painting no.2, 2012 Laser engraved laminated board and acrylic paint, hand painted Edition 2 of 3 61 x 101 x 1.8 cm

Giulia Ricci Order/Disruption Painting no.2, 2012 Laser engraved laminated board and acrylic paint, hand painted Edition 2 of 3 61 x 101 x 1.8 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 60.5 cm x 46 cm

Giulia Ricci Order/Disruption Painting no.2, 2012 Laser engraved laminated board and acrylic paint, hand painted Edition 2 of 3 61 x 101 x 1.8 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 60.5 cm x 46 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 35.3 cm x 35.5 cm

Giulia Ricci Order/Disruption Painting no.3, 2012 Laser engraved laminated board and acrylic paint, hand painted Edition 4 of 5 (each uniqe colour) 25 x 25 x 1.8 cm

Giulia Ricci Skin I, 2014 Laser engraved dark blue leather 45.5 x 77 cm

Giulia Ricci Skin IV, 2016 Laser engraved dark green leather 72 x 52 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 35.3 cm x 35.5 cm

Giulia Ricci Order/Disruption Painting no.3, 2012 Laser engraved laminated board and acrylic paint, hand painted Edition 4 of 5 (each uniqe colour) 25 x 25 x 1.8 cm

Giulia Ricci Skin I, 2014 Laser engraved dark blue leather 45.5 x 77 cm

Giulia Ricci Skin IV, 2016 Laser engraved dark green leather 72 x 52 cm

Giulia Ricci Parallel/Bend no.35, 2013 Light-fast Indian ink on paper 30 x 47 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 29.5 cm x 38 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.5 cm x 40.3 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.1 cm x 40.2 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30 cm x 40.5 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.3 cm x 40.4 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.4 cm x 40.5 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 33.1 cm x 30.2 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 33.2 cm x 30.2 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 30.1 cm x 33.2 cm

Sarah Chilvers Untitled, 2014 - 16 Gouache on plywood 40 cm x 30.3 cm

Giulia Ricci Order/Disruption Painting no.4, 2012 Laser engraved laminated board and acrylic paint, hand painted Edition 2 of 5 36 x 36 x 1.8 cm

Giulia Ricci Order/Disruption Painting no.5, 2012 Laser engraved laminated board and acrylic paint, hand painted Edition 2 of 5 43 x 43 x 1.8 cm

Giulia Ricci Order/Disruption Painting no.3, 2012 Laser engraved laminated board and acrylic paint, hand painted Edition 1 of 5 (each uniqe colour) 25 x 25 x 1.8 cm

Giulia Ricci Order/Disruption Painting no.3, 2012 Laser engraved laminated board and acrylic paint, hand painted Edition 2 of 5 (each uniqe colour) 25 x 25 x 1.8 cm

Giulia Ricci Order/Disruption Painting no.3, 2012 Laser engraved laminated board and acrylic paint, hand painted Edition 5 of 5 (each uniqe colour) 25 x 25 x 1.8 cm

Giulia Ricci Skin II, 2014 Laser engraved tanned leather 44 x 56.6 cm

Giulia Ricci Skin III, 2016 Laser engraved red leather 56 x 66 cm

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