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| Gallery: The Berkeley Gallery |
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Fabian Perez |
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Depicting the underground world of night in the city, Fabian Perez’s paintings conjure up memories of his own childhood in Buenos Aires and the clubs and bordellos owned by his father. A world-renowned figurative painter, his powerful images of charismatic men and seductive women come to life on canvas. |
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Saba at las Brujas |
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| Gallery: The Old Sweet Shop (Stand G11) |
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Famous When Dead |
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Famous When Dead blurs the boundaries between surrealist art, abstract art, pop art, graffiti and street art. Classically trained as a robot, his highly original art is becoming increasingly sought after across the world. |
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Skull Roots |
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| Gallery: LiKailin (Stand 131) |
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Fan Xiaoyan |
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LiKailin is proud to present the sculptures of Fan Xiaoyan, the 26-year old Beijing-based artist who studied under Jiang Jie (the leading female sculptor working in China today).
Fan herself says that her work proclaims “the arrival of a new era, a new kind of human being, a new power, a new sensation... a surrealistic virtual world in which men and women are equal”. Certainly, the violent contrast between pink flesh and cold, hard steel in Fang’s works gives rise to an intense visual and psychological shock. The unbearability of enduring such heavy attachments gives rise to a kind of strength and sweetness.
“Despite the overtly fetishistic quality of the sculpture with its pronounced sadomasochistic overtones normally associated with male fantasy, it is the work of a woman. This gives rise to interesting cultural and sexual issues, raising questions as to whether men and women project differing significations onto a visual artifact. Is the comment "It would have a completely different meaning if it had been made by a man“ justifiable? Does an object retain distinct significance due to original intent or does it attain independence once released by its creator? Is an artifact endowed with meaning by the viewer or by the artist? Whatever the answers, this is a remarkable work of art which would be hard to ignore on any level.”
Dr. Arthur Hwang on Fan’s “Cyborg” sculpture.
Fan's works are made from stainless steel and all the “tools” and “weapons” are painstakingly crafted by hand without using any ready-made goods. Each of her works consists of only three editions.
Fan's work has been exhibited at the International Exposition of China in Beijing and at SCOPE Basel - where two of her sculptures sold into international private collections. Her work has recently been reviewed by the New York Times. |
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Physical Attachment No 4
216x93x133cm |
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| Gallery: Robin Ross Gallery (Stand 118) |
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Finbarr |
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Finbarr comes to Urbis with a recent comission to paint the Armani shop in Regent street. days of stencil cutting and huge pieces delivered the goods. Two canvases just show his amazing skills with a stencil and spray. |
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Girl |
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| Gallery: Mulberry Gallery (Stand 208) |
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FRED CUMING, RA (b. 1930) |
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A subtle colourist who specialises in landscapes. Trained at Sidcup School of Art, 1945-49 and, after National Service, attended Royal College of Art, 1951-5. Elected RA in 1974. Has taken part in many mixed shows, including each year at Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, plus a string of one-man shows. |
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Fifteen Fountains, Hastings 51x61cm Oil on board |
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