New Works Exclusive to Gallereo for the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair

Saturday 03rd September 2011

With only 3 and half weeks left to go before the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair takes place at The Sage Gateshead, we are working hard to get everything ready for what will be Gallereo's official exhibition debut.

Every week we are collecting new artworks for the fair as we finalise things with the artists that we are working with for the event.

This past couple of weeks have been very exciting for us as we have received and framed 3 new works from Dutch artist, Hans Meertens, and 2 new works from British artist, Nigel Painting.

Hans Meertens has shown in galleries all around the world, seeing success in places such as Amsterdam, Berlin and New York. As a young Dutch artist, he is still making terrific strides in his career, having this year been included in Art Paris and Art Chicago, as well as getting ready for new shows later in the year in Denmark and New York.

The NewcastleGateshead Art Fair will mark the first exhibition of Hans' work in the UK, and for the occasion, he has created 3 brand new works.

Watch Dogs: Noble Rescue I, II, III are mixed media works on card that are typical of Hans' graphic style. Linked to the comic book super hero, but steeped in criticism of modern society, these works have a strong message, as well as a strong visual appeal.

Nigel Painting is also new to the exhibition scene here in the UK, and who also produces extremely strong graphical works.

As a painter, Nigel is thoughtful and explorative in his approach to subject matter and composition. While his subject matter may sound mundane (think balled up paper, crate palettes and garden sheds) his execution is anything but. He brings life and character to objects that fall by the way side, as he strives to explore form, texture, space and our relationship with these everyday objects.

For the Art Fair, Nigel has provided artworks entitled Craft, and Palette/Raft (Noah), both of which are exemplary examples of his bold painterly style and colourful, textured approach to painting.

We're convinced the Nigel will pick up a few new fans at this years fair.

For more information about the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair, and our preparations, visit our Gallereo Exhibitions website.

Posted on September 03rd 2011 on 02:23pm

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