Fine Art Collector | Spring 12

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FINE ART COLLECTOR SERIES 5 ISSUE 18

EARN YOUR STRIPES Newcomer Robina Yasmin unveils her collection of powerful zebra portraits

Spring Fever Brand new works from the UK’s leading artists

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“Change may come to you in trinkets and I hope it adorns your life gracefully.”

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EARN YOUR STRIPES Newcomer Robina Yasmin unveils her collection of powerful zebra portraits

Spring Fever Brand new works from the UK’s leading artists

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One of my most favourite quotes and in many ways the inspiration behind the changes we have made to our Fine Art Collector magazine this spring. Art is my passion and I am compelled to present it to you, the reader, in the best possible fashion. In this new Fine Art Collector is published by Washington Green (F.A.P.C.) Ltd

edition of our publication, we strive to give the art some ‘space’, letting it speak for itself

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and letting you interpret it for yourself.

All the art featured in Fine Art Collector is available through a network of Partnership Galleries. Visit our web site at washingtongreen.co.uk to find your nearest gallery.

Prices illustrated throughout this magazine are recommended retail prices and may vary between Partnership Galleries depending on styles of presentation.

As ever, we present great collections from some of our well known artists and I am personally delighted to introduce you to our cover artist, Robina Yasmin, page 26.

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Mission: Impossimal The history of the Impossimals is slowly unfolding, as artist Peter Smith reveals the lost paintings of these creatures’ ancestors

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When a badly battered crate was discovered, having lain undisturbed in the National Museum of Antiquities since 1911, such treasures were found within as to stun the art world.

For inside were the lost Impossimal paintings by Sir Charles Burroughs, the intrepid Victorian explorer who disappeared in 1911 while on an expedition to the Gwangu region of the Congo. Accompanying this astonishing hoard were extensive notes and his diaries that revealed his extraordinary life, from his birth in 1820 to his last entry, dated July 4, 1911…

But, wait. The lost paintings of the Impossimals? Perhaps you didn’t realise they have a long and illustrious history. This new chapter in the Impossimals story is one that artist Peter Smith has long been waiting to unveil.

It’s not just a collection of paintings he has created, but a back story that traces their evolution – a narrative that combines history with Peter’s wildest imagination – and the fictitious National Museum of Antiquities, the venerable institution where these paintings were found.

It’s been a long time in the making, but now Peter

is looking forward to touring Washington Green galleries across the UK to tell fans and collectors about his inspiration for this new twist.

“It really stems from my childhood when I was fascinated by what surrounded me,” he explains. “I wanted to know why fairy lights were called that and where the word ‘jumper’ came from. All these everyday things have a story and a history to them.

“I wanted to create a story for the Impossimals and began to explore deeper into what their origins could have been. I wanted it to be fun, yet credible, and intriguing. I loved using my imagination to come up with the stories and have enjoyed putting them together.”

This newest collected works comprises six framed pieces and there are just 95 in each edition. We discover Dalisaurus Surrealius, a beast that warps objects and timepieces. It is a witty nod to Salvador Dali and even features the surrealist painter’s trademark moustache.

Thanks to the extensive notes left by Sir Charles – also known as Bluster Burroughs – it is revealed that the Lesser Spotted Neapolitan Knickerbocker Glory can lay claim to • inventing the 2

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Lesser Spotted Neapolitan Knickerbocker Glory Canvas edition of 95 Image 30" x 18¾" Framed £595

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popsicle, while the Edison's Sherlock Sidewinder is said to be named after Thomas Edison’s famous creation, the electric lightbulb and be the inspiration for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary Sherlock Holmes.

Not to mention High Tea Hee-Haw, Barnums’s Bar Bending Ringling Clipperwhip, and Fat Floppy Fluff.

The first lost Impossimal was created three years ago and

it proved to be the beginning of a journey that has placed Peter’s loveable creations into the Victorian era, complete with aged canvases painted in the style of the time, antique frames, aged museum tags and certificates. As a bonus, there is also a souvenir catalogue, The Impossimalsaurus Giganticus – the Natural Twistory – which charts the new twist in the tale.

Peter's utterly charming Impossimal characters, with their distinctive stripes and doleful expressions, have been enchanting fans since they were first exhibited in 2005. Each painting is packed with symbolism and on every canvas there are hidden messages of love and tenderness – a heart here, an infinity symbol to represent friendship there and those who are familiar with Peter’s works know that even the smallest detail is very important.

“Fascinated by the Victorian era, a period in history that was the epitome of discovery and exploration, I became an explorer in my own right, unearthing and excavating the rich, exciting and fascinating beginnings of the Impossimals and creating a Victorian journey of discovery.”

“I really hope Impossimal fans will enjoy these characters.

I want to make them smile,” adds Peter.

ONE OF THE WORLD’S TRULY GREAT PHOTOGRAPHERS, A PIONEER AND AN EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN (April 21, 1912 – January 4, 2012)

We are very proud to have worked with Eve Arnold,

and the lives of ordinary people. Her often hard-hitting

one of the world’s truly great photographers, a pioneer

images taken while travelling to areas of the world that few

and an extraordinary woman. Her natural and informal

could access - Afghanistan, South Africa, the former Soviet

style and innate ability to convey a sense of reality

Union and most famously post-Cultural Revolution China,

enabled her to take images that are at once intimate

a long-awaited assignment - are testament to the artistry

and arresting, shot through with warmth and humanity.

that lies behind all great photographs and culturally significant works of art. Included in permanent collections

Gallery Find out where you can meet Peter Smith during his tour of UK galleries

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Best known for her insightful photographs of Marilyn Monroe,

of the world’s most illustrious museums and galleries, these

probably her most famous subject, Eve was, however,

images are relevant, important and enduring; Eve’s legacy

equally at home photographing royalty, heads of state

will live on and continue to be embraced by the public.

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Billy Connolly

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Latest news from the world of fine art

The hunt is on!

For 40 days and 40 nights, London will play host to the most exhilarating and interactive egg hunt. Running up until Easter and organised in collaboration with master jewellers Fabergé, the Big Egg Hunt features uniquely crafted eggs by leading artists, designers and jewellers including Louise Dear and Paul Kenton, two of Washington Green's best contemporary artists.

Around 200 of these giant eggs will be on display in central London offering a range of clues to suit even the savviest of Sherlocks. Everyone is encouraged to join in the hunt and journey through the city, for a truly original and creative Easter experience.

The hunt, supported by celebrities including Holly Valance and Bianca Jagger, aims to raise over £1 million for charities Elephant Family and Action for Children. thebigegghunt.co.uk

For up to date news on our artists - including details of personal appearances and new collections - 'like us' on Facebook.

Must see!

David Hockney: A Bigger Picture Royal Academy of Arts 21 January - 9 April 2012

Damien Hirst Damien Hirst's first major retrospective in the UK at the Tate Modern 5 April – 9 September 2012

Lucian Freud: Portraits National Portrait Gallery 9 February - 27 May 2012

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Yoko Ono Serpentine Gallery 19 June – 9 September 2012

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The Man In The Long Grass Giclée edition of 95 Image 22" x 16" Framed £625 Paper only £395

Art around the globe October 2011 Ai WeiWei named the most powerful figure in the art world by Art Review magazine.

November 2011 The 20th Century British and Irish Art sale at Bonhams broke the world auction record for a work on paper by Henry Moore. After a considerable bidding war, the 1941 drawing of a seated mother and child sold for £634,850.

Louise Dear's creation for the Big Egg Hunt

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December 2011 A businessman's gift of £1 million allows the British Museum to buy a complete set of 100 Picasso etchings never before seen in the public domain. The museum said the etchings, produced during a "critical period in Picasso's career", would be the only complete set held by a public museum in the UK. January 2012 The opening dates of the three museums which will make up a huge cultural development plan in Abu Dhabi is announced. Louvre Abu Dhabi will open in 2015, the Zayed National Museum in 2016 and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi in 2017.

February 2012 Spanish painter and sculptor Antoni Tapies, who was one of the world's leading contemporary art figures, dies aged 88. His gritty and raw art installations often included everyday items, such as his 1971 sculpture ‘Mattress’.

Freedom of expression As he debuts his first collection of contemporary fine art, Billy Connolly reflects on his new found creative outpouring and his apprehension at letting it loose upon the world Billy Connolly is not a man to mince his words. Relaxed and devoid of his trade mark onstage expletives, he happily says that his new found talent for line drawing produces work that is ‘one part weirdness and one part idiocy’. “My manager said to me that they did remind him of the works that someone in a lunatic asylum would produce and he is probably right!” says Connolly with a typically deadpan delivery until he roars with laughter.

Comedian, actor and TV presenter, Connolly’s prolific talents

for popular entertainment have been well documented, but his casual foray into artistic expression is something of a revelation.

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“My art is pure and un-judged, I am creating for myself. It is personal and private; whereas with a film, comedy show or music you expect people to be critiquing, watching, assessing. Art is different, it really does liberate you.”

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then I realised I was quite good at it” says Connolly. He began sketching desert islands, one after the other, each island taking on its own characteristics and personality. “The fifth island was, I noticed, considerably better than the first one” he recalls. This progression in such a short time frame excited him and he felt compelled to pursue his sketching as a relaxing and rewarding hobby.

Connolly has sketched and drawn characters direct from his imagination at almost every opportunity since then. Taking it up with more energy and passion just two years ago, he began to create the Born On A Rainy Day series, six of which are presented in his debut signed limited edition collection. “I like to think that people will take their own interpretation away from them. There is no story or human faces but they are just what my wife (Pamela Stephenson, actress turned psychologist) calls ‘a bit weird and a bit strange.’ Connolly's art has been compared to cave paintings and is what he would call 'primitive - half fantasists or naif's if you will' possessing a charming simplicity, yet an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity.

The characters are faceless, completely anonymous; seemingly devoid of emotion or expression. It is perhaps, the simplicity of these characters that allows the viewer to connect with them so deeply, as there is nothing contrived or intended about this work.

“I'm not entirely sure what the outcome will be each time I

begin to sketch, I just 'create'” explains Connolly. In Walkies it is an image about proportion and authority as well as our relationship with dogs that just makes him smile. Pink Tie & Hanky is an apparently ordinary trio of suited men; Connolly says he always wore a pink tie and hanky when he was ‘much younger and dandier’, so that was the starting point although it went in an altogether different direction and is open to individual interpretation.

His personal favourite is the beautifully defined Blue Angel which in his words is simply ‘ a wee fed up angel,’ which makes him laugh.

The six drawings have no connection to each other but all display Connolly’s incredible attention to detail and impressive dexterity with a pen. “I don’t even use a ruler” he laughs which seems almost an impossibility judging by the straight lines of the drawings. He likes to work in his Scottish home with a very strong ultra violet light that allows him to do the black pen

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work in very fine detail. Inspired by the works of Magritte, Picasso and Salvador Dali, Connolly says he had always appreciated art but never really imagined he could ‘do’ it. “I think everyone has an untapped talent, we all have a book inside us – it may be a rotten book but we all have that need for self expression and I suppose this is mine.”

He describes his artistic process as something of an enigma, however it has been said to mirror that of the Surrealist Automatism movement of the mid 20th century, whereby the artist allows the hand to move randomly across the paper or canvas, without an intent to create anything specifically.

Artists who practised automatic drawing include Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí, Jean Arp and André Breton. “It bears no relation to comedy or music,”

says Connolly. “My art is pure and un-judged, I am creating for myself, it is personal and private; whereas with a film, comedy show or music you expect people to be critiquing, watching, assessing. Art is different, it really does liberate you.”

He admits to being quietly scared at the prospect of taking the pictures out to the public “It’s a bit like giving birth – I feel very protective of these drawings and I don’t want anyone to criticise them” he says in an open and unguarded moment. A charming, strange and idiosyncratic collection it is definitely a collection to question, watch and wonder at from the comic genius.

Gallery Born on a Rainy Day by Billy Connolly launches in galleries around the United Kingdom on 17 March 2012

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Books

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Mark Radcliffe Autobiography Stuart Maconie Autobiography

Award winning artist, Lawrence Coulson, invites us into his world, revealing not only a love of cider but also being Gary Numan's number one fan (who knew?)

Peter Kay Autobiography Gary Numan Autobiography Car Magazines!

Phrases 1

‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.’

2 ‘Treat others as you would wish to be.’

3 ‘What goes around comes around.’

Music

4 ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’

‘Are ‘Friends’ Electric?’ By Gary Numan/ Tubeway Army After trying to be a punk rocker and failing miserably this song reached out to me and defined my musical taste from then on.

I’ve been a huge fan of the man that Prince recently described as ‘a genius’ ever since.

‘Bring on the Night’ By The Police From the album ‘Regatta de Blanc’. This was the soundtrack to my introduction to mates that owned cars and the first furtive evenings in pubs.

‘The Name of the Game’ By ABBA Probably their strongest, most soulful song.

Before pretending to be a punk I was a big ABBA fan. Their songwriting has stood the test of time more than most.

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‘Don’t be reckless with other people's hearts, don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours’.

M.Hulot's Holiday

Bladerunner The futuristic Ridley Scott thriller that I can watch again and again.

A template for the 21st century

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Spaceballs The Mel Brooks spoof of Star Wars – simply hilarious. Darth Vader played by Rick Moranis?

Children of Men Thought provoking film set in the near future starring Clive Owen.

It focuses on the last person on Earth to fall pregnant and the

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Turner His late works with their power, light and drama will always be at the heart of my inspiration. He was the best, the work is unique and unmistakable.

possible extinction of the human race.

Cheery stuff.

Sideways Very funny film centred around 2 characters touring California’s vineyards, one recently divorced, the other

about to be married. Dry, non slapstick American humour.

Southwold, Suffolk I’ve been going for nearly 30 years and seen it change so much while still retaining it’s character. I’ll usually aim for ‘The Lord Nelson’ pub for the best Adnams ales and a jumbo sausage and chips.

Paris, France Everything everybody told me it would be and more. In fact, France in general.

Andrew Wyeth A complete contrast - superb, ultra realistic yet atmospheric watercolour and egg tempera paintings capturing the heartland and characters of the rural North America.

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Places

Malvern, Worcestershire My dad grew up here and I have happy childhood memories of visiting my grandmother and walking the magnificent Malvern Hills.

‘The Lexicon of Love’ By ABC Not one song but the whole album, which includes the lyrics 'If you gave me a pound for the moments I’d missed and I had dancing lessons for the lips I should have kissed I’d be a millionaire, I’d be a Fred Astaire’.

Brilliant.

‘Back in Black’ By AC/DC Again, this formed part of the soundtrack to nights in pubs!

M.Hulot’s Holiday I love all of Jacques Tati's films, but this is the favourite. Gentle observant French comedy that is timeless.

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Edward Seago Perfectly portrayed the East Anglian landscape with broad, loose brushstrokes.

Fantastic stuff.

Matthew Draper His pastels depicting cities by night, especially Edinburgh are just beautiful.

Simon Garden Dreamy, heavily textured oils that blew me away upon my first viewing.

Imaginative, inspirational and beautifully executed.

The North Norfolk coast Especially in winter. Again many childhood holiday memories (summer) and the area has been hugely influential as reference for my work. Empty shores, big skies.

Ireland Both the north and south. I got introduced to Belfast and the north coast through a friend's wedding and loved the people and the landscape. That same friend and I shared a visit to the south west including Dingle Bay and the Ring of Kerry. The landscape, weather and atmosphere proved invaluable to me.

5 things to take to a desert island 1

A photo of my children, Matt and Liv.

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An iPod with everlasting charge. I couldn’t live without music.

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Regular deliveries of Weston’s cider.

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A bucket and spade, What else is there to do?

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My partner Heather, for when I get bored with sandcastles.

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Dizzy Heights Canvas edition of 150 Image 24" x 24" Framed £599

Two by two Famous for her signature portraits of cows, Caroline Shotton has moved on to more exotic territory with a gentle and amusing collection depicting pairs of giraffes, camels and zebras

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Caroline Shotton’s humorous and charismatic paintings of cows, with their witty titles have won her such a loyal following that she felt it was time to reward her fans with something a little bit different. “This year I wanted to challenge myself and add a new dynamic to my work by bringing in new animals.” explains Caroline. The collection is a triptych of wild animal couples – zebras, giraffes and camels, all of whom are given a distinctly human dimension and characterisation.

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work. “It is amazing how much the slightest change of the shape of a nose, or the raising of an eyebrow by a couple of millimetres can completely change the expression and look of a face.” She admits to having spent many pleasurable hours at the National Portrait Gallery researching and developing human characteristics for the new portraits, and because animals have become what she refers to as ‘over cartoonised’, they are ripe for a fresh interpretation.

Inspired by artists as diverse as Frans Hal and Salvador • Dali, Shotton fuses the

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art of fine portraiture with her signature humour and sense of fun and colour. “I have always been captivated by surrealism and impressionism and I like the fact that much of my work now successfully combines elements from these eras” she says.

For the new collection Caroline has switched from acrylic to oils which has had a dramatic impact on her technique and style. “I really wanted a more traditional look – rich, dusky aged backgrounds and a more refined and detailed finish.” Using layers of glaze and varnish to build up the dense colour she chose each background to complement the natural colouring of the animals.

In Dizzy Heights featuring the giraffe duo, the background is a deep blue which makes their necks feel even longer as they reach for the sky. In Ebony and Ivory the dusty brown resonates with themes of Africa and heat, offering an unusual contrast to the monochrome stripes of the handsome pair of zebras. In the wittily titled The Last Straw the rich deep burgundy serves as a stunning backdrop to the camels intriguing faces. “All the animals’ faces fascinate me with their incredible bone structure – especially camels who are just plain bizarre” laughs Caroline.

Painting the eyes is usually the last part of the process. Caroline maintains it is the most important part in determining the mood of the painting. “Just the finest brushstrokes can change the personality of the portrait immensely” she says, and her aim is to create images where a story can be told with expression – but leaving interpretation open to the viewer’s imagination.

“Most simply, my work is just about making people smile.”

Ronnie Wood

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Stones in style An exceptional artistic talent, Ronnie Wood, guitarist with the The Rolling Stones offers an exhilarating ringside view of the band on stage

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Wood has painted for the last 35 years in tandem with his meteoric musical career.

Passionate and dedicated, he takes his inspiration from artists such as Matisse, Van Gogh and Picasso, and says his art is almost like a compulsion. “When I get inspired I feel almost possessed and I just have to paint.”

This new limited edition collection of four portraits inevitably feature his iconic band mates. The original pieces were created using pen and ink and then washed with watercolours, to create a stylish and elegant feel, instantly capturing the swagger of Mick Jagger, the laid back demeanour of Charlie Watts as well as his own assured self-portrait of a man at ease with his musical talent.

Technically brilliant, Wood convincingly displays the intimacy of the relationship between subject and artist and the result is positively visceral as his work conveys all the wonder of a live concert.

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“When I get inspired, I feel almost possessed and I just have to paint.”

Gallery This new collection from Ronnie Wood is available in galleries around the UK from April 2012

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Gallery The brand new collection by Caroline Shotton will be available in galleries around the UK in March 2012

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Salvador Dali

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Of Time & Space This spring sees the launch of an exquisite collection of limited edition sculpture by Salvador Dali in Washington Green galleries around the UK. These nine sculptures represent some of the most iconic pieces ever created by Salvador Dali

Profile of Time Bronze Edition £POA All men must bend to the passing of time. We see Dali’s profile within face of the clock. There is a tear falling from his eye, lamenting the path of life that all men must travel.

First conceived: 1977

Dance of Time I, Dance of Time II & Dance of Time III Bronze Edition £POA The melted watch is the most-well known and beloved of Dali’s iconoclastic images; the fluidity of time is represented in this sculpture not only moving, but dancing in rhythm to the beat of the universe. Universal time knows no limits; it must be remembered that time, as we understand it, is a human notion. Instead, Dalinian time is perpetual and ‘dances on’ stopping for no man, history or even the cosmos.

Space Elephant Bronze Edition £POA The space elephant embodies the Dalinean symbol that was born in 1946 when the artist painted on of his most famous pictures ‘The Temptation of Anthony’ moving through space towards the heavens, legs stretched out and more delicate in the weightlessness atmosphere, the space elephant carries an obelisk, symbol of the progress of technology.

Triumphant Elephant Bronze Edition £POA The elephant, Dali’s iconolclastic symbol of the future and one of his favourite images, is often depicted atop mosquito-like legs, emphasising the contrast between robustness and fragility, much like the contrast between the past and modernity.

The animal’s jewelled saddle symbolises wealth, and the dawn of a new era is announced by a flying angel, trumpeting success and prosperity. Dali’s elephant exemplifies every individual’s hope for abundance and good fortune in the future.

First conceived: 1975

“An artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.”

First conceived: 1980

— Salvador Dali

First conceived: 1979

Space Venus Bronze Edition £POA Dali pays homage to the female figure, but adds his own special elements. Beauty of the flesh is temporary and will vanish, but the beauty of art is timeless and eternal. The Space Venue is divided into two parts to reveal the egg, symbolizing life, renewal, continuation and future.

Nobility of Time Bronze Edition £POA The soft watch is draped around a tree, the eternal symbol of life. On the top of the watch is a crown symbolising time’s mastery over man. A contemplative angel and a woman draped in shawls look on. Dali shows us that time reigns supreme over both art and human reality.

First conceived: 1977

Horse Saddled With Time Bronze Edition £POA One of the most famous Dalinian images is the horse. This horse is saddled with Dalinian time. The famous melted watch is used in place of a normal saddle. Man cannot ride this surrealistic beast, for it is time, which is the rider.

First conceived: 1980

First conceived:1977

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Alexander Millar

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A new dimension Sue Steward, the London Evening Standard's Art Critic, reflects on Alexander Millar's artistic evolution

“I never imagined that Alexander would abandon the ‘gadgies’ as the main characters in his evocative paintings. And with these surprisingly different new works, he hasn’t. What we see has happened is his dramatic transformation as an artist: the change of palette and colour tones, the materials and techniques involved are one thing, but more obvious is his positioning of these treasured subjects and the role they play in these industrial scenes.

With this new approach comes a change of mood but the results

are just as atmospheric and familiar because they are set in the same streets, amongst some of the same smoking chimneys and rows of terraced houses from previous paintings. In Launch Day the familiar sight of the men in the gadgie caps struggling home on their bike or with friends holding them up after a night in the pub, are now part of the bigger picture, the overall scene – put into the context of their lives. Cathedral Of The Working Man doesn’t actually feature a cathedral, but a gadgie, dwarfed by the magnificence of

Battersea power station. A solitary figure, making his way to his working man's mecca at dawn, just moments before a heavy rain shower, the sunlight dancing on the Thames.

From Dusk Til Dawn which has the feel of early Bill Brandt photographs taken in England in the 30s and 40s, the train tracks drawing the eye into the distance toward the towering chimneys and scenes of industry. Alexander paints his stoic gadgie as we are familiar; with back to the viewer, anonymous and archetypal.

This tactile effect is something

new; the fabulous new pastel tones, splashed for effect with bright intervening splashes of yellows and the way the paint is now applied, comes closer now to the French Impressionists than to Lowry. Now the brush strokes are visibly staccato – as aggressive as his new skies – or splashed diagonally across canvases to simulate the stormy rains.” .

Gallery Alexander Millar's extraordinary new collection is available in galleries around the country now

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Off the wall

Washington Green present their three dimensional additions to this season's collection of limited edition art

Craig Davison A gallery of lovable children is captured through the recreation of northern artist Craig Davison's recollections of growing up on the streets of 1970s Sheffield. His art is a clever amalgamation of comic book styles and influences which are both arresting and also unashamedly nostalgic.

This scruffy, happy and energetic child comes alive in this tactile sculpture - evoking memories of endless summer holidays from times gone by.

Indian Summer Sculpture edition of 150 Height 17" ÂŁ795

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Sculpture Heading In The Right Direction Wall sculpture edition of 95 Image 34" x 34" £1,500 1

1 Midnight Resin edition of 150 Height 15" £399

2 One By One Sculpture edition of 95 Height 8" £495

2 Lady Marmalade Resin edition of 150 Height 13½" £399

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Joanne Panayi Joanne Panayi's witty and imaginative sculptures are glorious tributes to women and the inherent power alluring footwear can yield!

They're sexy, they're sassy and most of all, they're fun.

Who can resist?

Daisy Boman Nowhere is the fine art of sculpture shown better than in Daisy Boman's work. Her little men, her ‘bo-men’, climb, interact with each other, fall, crawl and run - telling stories about life, human destiny and universal feelings. The three dimensional element of each sculpture enables the viewer to see each piece from various aspects, offering a fresh perspective every time it's viewed.

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New Talent Robina Yasmin

A black & white perspective Bold animal portaiture reflects Robina Yasmin's love of wildlife in this impressive debut collection for Washington Green

Carefree Boxed canvas edition of 95 Image 36" x 36" £795 1

2 Among Friends Boxed canvas edition of 95 Image 26" x 48" £795 3 A Fine Line Up Boxed canvas edition of 95 Image 21¼" x 56" £795

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ight is central to Robina Yasmin’s work. She uses light as a way of informing her subjects on canvas. “I love the contrast of black and white lines,” she says. “The sun shining on a zebra’s body and how it can uplift and enhance their forms, this allows me to almost sculpt what I see in paint.”

A graduate of Cumbria College of Art, Birmingham Institute of Art & Design and the Glasgow School of Art, Robina is also a keen photographer and has an archive comprising thousands of pictures of animals she has seen in the wild, safari parks or zoos.

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“I started painting zebras because they're such beautiful animals and I've always admired them,” she explains from her Kent studio. “Their black and white stripes and how light falls onto their bodies defines their forms in such a clear and direct way; clean lines, strong compositions, clear backgrounds and a narrative that the viewer can relate to.”

As a painter, she is constantly inspired by her surroundings, but light, she insists, is the most important element. “This serves to bring out the colours, forms and beauty in all things,” says the mother-of-one. “Sometimes I have a title in mind that helps decide my next painting. I always start with the background first and then roughly sketch, using diluted oil paint, my subject before applying layers on top. Being able to see the brush strokes as the painting builds up is always a delight.”

Working with Washington Green for the first time, she has produced three incredibly life-like oil paintings of zebras whose proud figures appear all the more striking thanks to the uncluttered, simple backgrounds.

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beast resting his head on another, his face nonchalantly regarding the viewer. “In the heat of Maasai Mara, amongst the large zebra herds, occasionally you will see the intimate bond between these beautiful animals,” Robina explains. “I love capturing these moments, the need for a mid afternoon rest is something we can all relate to.”

The second painting in the series, A Fine Line Up, captures

a moment in time when three zebras have stopped in their tracks and are focused on looking for danger, while the third, Among Friends, conveys how the animals can demonstrate tenderness.

“It’s always a pleasure to see the tenderness between these animals, friendship seem just as important in their lives as it is in ours. In some respects our friends are our chosen 'family',” she muses.

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Gallery Robina Yasmin's debut collection will be exhibited in galleries from April 2012

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New Talent David Eustace

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Charing Cross Railway Bridge (early morning) in the style of Claude Monet Atelier edition of 75 Image 24” x 30” Framed £1,950

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A man's best friend Artist David Eustace indulges the nation's obsession with dogs in his new and soulful collection Man's bond with his dog is unbreakable. These constant, trusty companions are forever friends.

They share a common history and have a deep, inseparable connection. David Eustace, one of Washington Green’s newest signings, captures the special relationship between a man and his dog in his inaugural series.

“The man and dog series has given me much pleasure; the man has to relate to the dog and vice versa, both compositionally and emotionally,” says Birmingham-born David, who spent six years in the USA working as a muralist.

Old Coats is a portrait of a grumpy duo in the local pub, while Worried about Charlie tells a story about compassion.

It asks the tantalising question: F I N E A R T C OL L E C T OR

who is Charlie? Is it the dog or the master? “The formal dress is from the military perhaps? The black tie… has he been to a funeral?” asks David.

The Thirsty Dog shows the team work between a dog and his owner, with the hound securing their place in the pub, while the man goes to the bar. The master in That Sinking Feeling could also be described as having a hang dog expression.

“A few years ago at the opening of one of my shows, a woman standing next to me looking at one of my paintings burst out laughing,” explains David. “I reassured her that she had chortled the perfect response because that was the effect it had on me when I painted it. I hope the piece makes people laugh for hundreds of years to come.”

Gallery You can see the new collection from David Eustace in galleries from April 2012

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All shown Canvas edition of 95 Image 18" x 15" Framed £325

Spring / Summer Collection 2012

Welcome to the Washington Green gallery; a leisurely way to browse the new work in our portfolio this season.

Find out more about our talented artists by visiting our website or take a look around one of our galleries, where our art consultants will provide all the guidance you need to choose a perfect piece of art for your home.

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Bill Bate Gallery

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Zephyros Boxed canvas edition of 95 Image 30" x 40" Boxed canvas framed £695 Boxed canvas £550

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Boxed canvas edition of 95 Image 30" x 22½" Boxed canvas framed £495 Boxed canvas £350

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Boxed canvas edition of 95 Image 30" x 22½" Boxed canvas framed £495 Boxed canvas £350

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Do You Feel It Boxed canvas edition of 95 Image 26" x 26" Boxed canvas framed £635 Boxed canvas £495

2 Like I Feel It

Boxed Canvas edition of 95 Image 26" x 26" Boxed canvas framed £635 Boxed canvas £495

The warmth of the sun on my face, its sparkle on the rippling water like diamonds piercing my entire being with pure delight. The sound of the gentle waves lapping the shore, the birds in the air and the wind in the trees. The colours of the dawn, bathing all in its early morning glow and that of the sunset, caressing, enveloping the day as it gently brings it to its close.

With the use of simple lines and minimal colour, I have endeavoured to convey these emotions.

The pure ecstasy of being alive, living within this natural world and being at one with it.

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Gallery Drew Darcy

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1 Love Affair Canvas edition of 95 Image 24" x 18" Framed £495

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Hamish Blakely Gallery

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...we witness the sleeping beauty only for an interval as she may well awaken at any minute... — Hamish Blakely

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Dormire Atelier canvas edition of 50 Image 30" x 40" Framed ÂŁ1,495

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Gallery Caroline Shotton

Study Of The Laughing Cowvalier Giclée edition of 295 Image 8" x 8" Framed £250 1

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2 Study Of The Moo Giclée edition of 295 Image 8" x 8" Framed £250

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The Pearl Earring Giclée edition of 295 Image 8" x 8" Framed £250

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Moona Lisa Giclée edition of 295 Image 8" x 8" Framed £250

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Gallery Craig Davison

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1 Wooossh!, Jhoooom!

Boxed canvas edition of 75 Image 30" x 40" Boxed canvas £595 Framed box canvas £835

2 Don't Put the BEEP Lid On Boxed canvas edition of 75 Image 40" x 30" Boxed canvas £595 Framed box canvas £835

3 All For One Boxed canvas edition of 75 Image 40" x 25" Boxed canvas £575 Framed box canvas £795

Canvas edition of 95 Image 18" x 24" Framed £425

Canvas edition of 95 Image 24" x 18" Framed £425

Canvas edition of 95 Image 24" x 15" Framed £399

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Keith Proctor Gallery

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1 Especially For You Canvas edition of 195 Image 22" x 18" Framed £495

2 Decisions, Decisions Canvas edition of 195 Image 24" x 18½" Framed £525

3 The Naughty Step Canvas edition of 195 Image 20" x 20" Framed £495

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1 Masters I 3D 3D edition of 95 Image 18½" x 39" Framed £750

2 Masters II 3D 3D edition of 95 Image 18½" x 39" Framed £750

3 Masters III 3D 3D edition of 95 Image 17" x 26½" Framed £550

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Gallery Shazia

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1 Brothers Canvas edition of 50 Image 24" x 24" Framed £599

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Sarah Graham Gallery

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2 Emerald Marble Boxed canvas edition of 95 Image 32" x 32" £550

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1 Because I Love You Giclée edition of 195 Image 20" x 11½" Framed £375

2 Here Comes Summer Giclée edition of 195 Image 18½" x 24" Framed £499

3 Let Love Shine Giclée edition of 295 Image 9" x 9" Framed £225

4 I'll Be There For You Giclée edition of 195 Image 24" x 20" Framed £499

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Gallery Bob Barker

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1 Never Lonely Canvas edition of 150 Image 10½" x 40" Framed £499 2 Right As Rain Canvas edition of 150 Image 24" x 24" Framed £599 3 Piggyback Canvas edition of 150 Image 24" x 24" Framed £599 2

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Gallery Jeff Rowland

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1 Memories Are Made Of This Canvas edition of 95 Image 17½" x 22" Framed £495 2 A Walk In The Woods Canvas edition of 95 Image 17½" x 22"" Framed £495

3 Parisian Walkways Canvas edition of 95 Image 22" x 17½" Framed £495

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Gallery Richard Rowan

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2 High Expectation Glass edition of 95 Image 19½" x 27½" Framed £850

3 Motionless Glass edition of 95 Image 8½" x 29" Framed £695

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2 The Coastal Path Canvas edition of 95 Image 12" x 24" Framed £425

3 Sailing Into The Sunset Canvas edition of 95 Image 20" x 20" Framed £475

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3 Paris Cafe Boxed canvas edition of 150 Image 40" x 32" £685

4 Houses Of Parliament Boxed canvas edition of 150 Image 32" x 40" £685

5 La Tour Eiffel Boxed canvas edition of 150 Image 40" x 32" £685

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1 Autumn Afternoon Canvas edition of 150 Image 10½" x 40" Framed £475

2 just For Tonight Giclée edition of 150 Image 9" x 32" Framed £399

3 Midsummer Moon Giclée edition of 150 Image 9" x 32" Framed £399

6 We Have Us Giclée edition of 295 Image 16" x 16" Framed £350

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Midnight

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1 Clouds On Thames High glaze edition of 95 Image 28" x 36" Framed £795

2 Winter Clouds Reflections High glaze edition of 95 Image 32" x 32" Framed £795

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