Stephanie, from Can’t See the Forest

stephanie_cantseetheforest

Private collection, France

Acrylic and oil on canvas.

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Tribe 16 International Art Festival

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Symbiont Tilly Yew acrylic and oil on canvas 75 cm x 55 cm

 

I’ll be showing some Symbiont paintings in this festival alongside the works of over 120 artists.

From the Facebook event page: Featuring over 120 international and UK-based artists from the world of contemporary art, music, dance and performance this is a family friendly ‘living exhibition’ encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration among artists from different backgrounds. The energy-fuelled weekend includes FREE access for visitors to all activities.

Conceived as an immersive multicultural festival engaging a diversity of art forms including 2D art works, sculpture, dance, graffiti, art installation, video and performance, #TRIBE16 will be held the first weekend of October in one of the most exciting venues in the heart of London. We return to 47/49 Tanner Street, a spectacular 12,000 sq.ft Victorian warehouse spanning over 3 floors and 5 different areas that will become a utopian space where notions of physicality and the limitations associated with it will be challenged through a dense network of multiple human relations and energies.

Artists will be inviting visitors to take part in a variety of activities and seeking lively interaction with the public. Opening up new encounters, establishing a sense of community that goes
beyond geographical limitations, #TRIBE16 becomes a playground for artists across genre where the multi-layered relationship between space and identity will be constantly tested.
Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 October 2016
47/49 Tanner Street, SE1 3PL London

Opening Hours:
Sat 1st Oct 9am to 7pm

Sun 2nd 9am to 5pm

My Sex, My Self -14 women artists exploring sensuality through self-portraiture

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Four of my self-portrait kaleidoscope paintings feature in this wonderfully diverse and ground-breaking show. The exhibition has been featured in BUST magazine. On until the 4th of October, 2016, in Crouch End.

Ply Gallery, Hornsey Town Hall Arts Centre, The Broadway, N8 9JJ, Crouch End, London.

Miriam, from Can’t See the Forest

miriam_cantseetheforest

Private Collection, Liverpool

50cm x 50cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Ben, from Can’t See the Forest

Ben-Can't_See_the_Forest

40cm x 30cm. Oil on canvas.

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Zia, from Can’t See the Forest

Zia-Can't_See_the_Forest

40cm x 51cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Wana, from Can’t See the Forest

Wana-Can't_See_the_Forest

20cm x20cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Reka, from Can’t See the Forest

Reka-Can't_See_the_Forest

20cm x 25cm. Oil on canvas.

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Joe, from Can’t See the Forest

Joe-Can't_See_the_Forest

20cm x 20cm, oil on canvas.

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Holly, from Can’t See the Forest

Holly-Can't_See_the_Forest

40cm x 50cm. Oil on canvas.

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Joel, from Can’t See the Forest

Joel-Can't_See_The_Forest

20cm x 25cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Tilly, from Can’t See the Forest

Tilly-Can't_See_The_Forest

40cm x 50cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

I’ve been shortlisted for the NOA (National Open Art competition)!

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Open Windows: Wana on the Robin Hood Gardens Estate acrylic and oil on canvas 125 cm x 85 cm

I would very much appreciate it if you could take two seconds to vote for my painting in the World Art vote, between now and the 29th of August, 2016. Thank you!

Attraction/Refraction (Self-Portrait Through a Kaleidoscope #1)

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Private Collection, London

oil on canvas, 41cm x 41cm

“Exposed” curated by Blair Zaye

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Attraction/Refraction (Self-Portrait Through a Kaleidoscope #1)

This painting will be on show as part of the “Exposed” exhibition

Ben Oakley Gallery, 9 Turnpin Lane, SE10 9JA

London, United Kingdom

12th-14th August

Private View 11th August 18:00 – RSVP via the facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/153172208425982/

Tilly as Brahdi, Smoking- In Situ

Tilly as Brahdi, smoking

This painting now lives on the wall of the living room in Loraine’s house in Guildford.

Sarah and Lynnie, from Can’t See the Forest

Buffam_Eleanor_'Sarah_and_Lynnie'

Oil on canvas

51cm x 41cm

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Karolina, from Can’t See the Forest

Buffam_Eleanor_'Karolina'

Acrylic and oil on canvas

20cm x 20cm

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Cooper, from Can’t See the Forest

Buffam_Eleanor_'Cooper'

41cm x 41cm

Oil on canvas

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Bobbles, from Can’t See the Forest

Buffam_Eleanor_'Bobbles'

41cm x 31cm

Oil on canvas

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Chelsa, from Can’t See the Forest

Buffam_Eleanor_'Chelsa'

Private collection, London

61cm x 61cm

Oil on canvas

The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.

Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.

Salon des Refuses

Salon des Refuses 2016 - Exhibition Invitation E

I have two paintings on display at this year’s Salon des Refuses, from the 23 – 26 June at SPACE, 129-131 Mare Street, E8 3RH.

The opening reception is on Friday the 24th, from 6-9 pm by invitation only – if you would like an invitation please contact me.

Between Somewhere and Nowhere- in situ

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Between Somewhere and Nowhere, now owned by Katie Teakle, hangs on her wall in her house in Cleethorpes. She saw it hanging in the Steward’s Room at West Dean College and fell in love!

In Our Midst

In Our Midst acrylic and oil on canvas 20 cm x 20 cm

In Our Midst
acrylic and oil on canvas
20 cm x 20 cm

Private Collection, London, UK

Lucy as Aries

The astrology poem in its entirety:

Shine on, bright little fish / Twinkling Diamonds in our midst

The Astrology series explores humanity’s relationship with the cosmos, and our deep-rooted desire to explain the paths of our lives. It’s an ancient belief that the movement of the stars influences our lives on Earth. In these modern times astrology is often looked upon as akin to superstition, although most of us will read our horoscope if it’s presented to us. It’s interesting to learn that in fact there are proven cases where the stars and planets do affect our lives- for example, Jupiter, with its large mass and gravitational pull, is instrumental in diverting asteroids that would otherwise impact our planet. A more tangible relationship between the stars and ourselves is that every element that makes up our bodies has been manufactured inside an ancient star out there in the Universe. As Carl Sagan famously said, “We are all made of star stuff.”

Diamonds

Diamonds acrylic and oil on canvas 20 cm x 20 cm

Diamonds
acrylic and oil on canvas
20 cm x 20 cm

Miriam as Pisces

 

Ruminating

Ruminating Acrylic and oil on canvas 75cm x 55cm

Ruminating
Acrylic and oil on canvas
75cm x 55cm

Lucy as Aries.

Twinkling

Twinkling acrylic and oil on canvas 20 cm x 20 cm

Twinkling
acrylic and oil on canvas
20 cm x 20 cm

Zia as Taurus

Little Fish

LIttle Fish Acrylic and oil on canvas 20 cm x 20 cm

LIttle Fish
Acrylic and oil on canvas
20 cm x 20 cm

Rob as Sagittarius

Bright

Bright acrylic and oil on canvas 20 cm x 20 cm

Bright
acrylic and oil on canvas
20 cm x 20 cm

Miriam as Pisces

 

Shine On

Shine On Acrylic and oil on canvas 20 cm x 20 cm

Shine On
Acrylic and oil on canvas
20 cm x 20 cm

Private Collection, London, UK

Geoff as Libra