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Exhibition of still lifes by British artist opens at London gallery

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Lucy Miller
WVoN co-editor

The Russell Gallery in London is preparing to hold an exhibition by the British artist Vanessa Maisey.

The new collection of still lifes by the Hertfordshire artist will be open for public viewing at the Putney gallery from the middle of next month.

Maisey has held exhibitions at the Russell Gallery in the past, most recently in last year’s Mixed Summer Exhibition and 2010’s Mixed Christmas Exhibition.

Her new solo exhibition, entitled Textures and Textiles, highlights her interest in the movement of everyday objects including vases, ribbon drawers and bowls of fruit.

It will display a collection of abstract still lifes, with the use of colour being a clear priority.

The still lifes focus on domestic interiors and personal spaces: kitchens, haberdasheries and bedrooms, set off with perfume bottles, tea cups and wilting vases of flowers.

Maisey says of her work: “The space between the objects is as important as the object itself. These areas have an activity of their own, often showing dabs of light and shade in quiet conversation.

“The still lifes and interiors of the 19th and 20th Century French and British artists are a continual  inspiration and my love of colour has been influenced by the Scottish Colourists.”

Textures and Textiles will open on 14 June and run until the end of the month. There will also be a private view held on Thursday 14 June, between 10am and 8.30pm, with drinks between 6pm and 8.30pm.

The Russell Gallery, on Lower Richmond Road, is open between 10am and 5.30pm Tuesday to Saturday.

For more information or to download the Textures and Textiles catalogue visit the gallery’s website or phone 02087805228.

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