From Floor to Sky - British Sculpture and the Studio Experience

Abstract

Premier showing of Communion (2010) and slide tape First Memory (1980) Group show curated by Peter Kardia who is widely recognised for his work as a radical and pioneering educationalist at both St. Martin's School of Art and at the Royal College of Art. Invited former students. Each contributing two pieces of work, one from the early career and a contemporary piece. The show includes sculpture, painting, film and performance, bridging 30 years and provides a crucial assessment of contemporary British art and gives a unique insight into the development of each artist's work. Participating artists : Alison Wilding, Bill Woodrow, Boyd Web, Brian Catling, Carl Plackman, Carolyne Kardia, Frances Earnshaw, Gillian Cook, Guy Martin, Hamish Fulton, Ian Kirkwood, Ismail Saray, Jean Matthee, John Hilliard, John Panting, Katherine Meynell, Keith Brown, Martin Ive, Nigel Slight, Nina Danino, Paul Etienne Lincoln, Peter Ven, Richard Deason, Richard Long, Roger Ackling, Terry New. The exhibition is marked by a fully illustrated publication From Floor to Sky: The Experience of the Art School Studio, with texts by Heather Westley, Malcolm Le Grice and Peter Kardia, London A&C Black. Events : Panel Discussion: Peter Kardia "From Floor to Sky" Education and Research Practice in the Visual Arts, Clore Gallery Lecture Theatre, Tate Britain, 10 March 2010 2-day Seminar: Peter Kardia, Garth Evans and Gareth Jones to assess the "Locked Room Course and its legacy. Central St. Martin's 26 and 26 March 201