New artists

New artist to Axis 05 April 2013

My work comes out of encounters.Encounters with objects, with physical and non-physical things; those which are ordinary, immaterial, ephemeral and discarded, but full of possibilities. My work... read more

New artist to Axis 05 April 2013

My current practice explores juxtaposition in sculptural materials. These contrasts and contradictions are formed during the process that leads my work. The work is quickly assembled and reconfigured,... read more

New artist to Axis 05 April 2013

Painting is at the heart of my practice, however I have always been interested to explore other approaches; working with writing, live art, installation, sound and engaging in a number of... read more

New artist to Axis 05 April 2013

My photographic work explores the rich textures and patterns evident in everyday objects both natural and artificial; details often unseen or overlooked at first glance. My work can be viewed in the... read more

New artist to Axis 05 April 2013

Mandy Williams is a photographer and video artist who is interested in the social dynamics arising from contemporary culture - particularly how personal identity is affected by environment and how our... read more

New artist to Axis 05 April 2013

Paul is an artist who uses analogue photography to explore what is often hidden, overlooked or invisible. He does this by creating unique images using objects, drawings, stencils and negatives with... read more

New artist to Axis 05 April 2013

I use discarded materials to create images and constructions that reflect human existence and survival, both ancient and urban across the world. The work balances the chaos and destruction caused by... read more

New artist to Axis 05 April 2013

I am a photographic artist living in London but often working on the coast. I'm interested in trying to reduce what is before me down to it's simplest form whilst maintaining a sense of... read more

New artist to Axis 05 April 2013

My work is about human consciousness and explores theatrical fantasy, the abhorrent, and adult play. There are themes of deviation, an uncertain journey where the destination is unknown and may be... read more

New artist to Axis 03 April 2013

Lucy Bannister started writing incredibly short stories when she was studying Fine Art (Sculpture) at Glasgow School of Art in the late '90s. She began recording herself reading them out loud when... read more

Axis Artist of the Month April 2013

Neill Sheasby: April's Artist of the MonthEach month we select an artist from the directory to feature as our Artist of the Month. In April's Artist of the Month, Ruth talks to Neill... read more

New artist to Axis 31 March 2013

My manipulated fabric pieces (exemplified by Embrace) formally stem from the repetition of simple motions or marks until complex surfaces are created. The pieces isolate a seductive sculptural... read more

New artist to Axis 27 March 2013

The unsaid. The hidden. The awkward.The exposure and concealment of vulnerability is central to my practice. I am particularly interested in suppressed emotions and the anxiety and tension this evokes... read more

New artist to Axis 27 March 2013

I am interested in the way we see and categorise objects, in the lives of objects and in unsealing their form, and so reformulating it. The work has a seesawing quality to it as the formal... read more

Selected for Open Frequency on 25 March 2013

ddarllen y mewn CymraegCraig Wood, an artist, lecturer and writer, profiles the work of Welsh artist, Paul Emmanuel.Paul Emmanuel is based on the boundary of Brecon Beacons National Park and the... read more

New artist to Axis 25 March 2013

My practise is centred on approaches to the substance of paint as a pre-loaded, genetic material where marks and surface, pigment, history, place and myth are part of a genetic code of painting as art... read more

New artist to Axis 21 March 2013

In my work I am interested in exploring ideas about how culture and natural history are visualised, and how they circulate in society, in particular through museums. The museum operates as a monument... read more

New artist to Axis 21 March 2013

Much of my work explores the rhythms and narratives of London at ground level. Whilst I acknowledge the often-gritty practicalities of daily life I also feel a warmth and affection for community and... read more

New artist to Axis 19 March 2013

I am an artist working with sound in digital, visual art, and performance contexts. Now practising as a freelance artist, I was formerly director of Aune Head Arts (auneheadarts.org.uk) and Artistic... read more

New artist to Axis 19 March 2013

Within my work I use a variety of media including drawing, photography, as well as natural and found material as the basis of my work. Often beginning with a walk, I explore a place in nature and its... read more

New artist to Axis 19 March 2013

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New artist to Axis 19 March 2013

I explore the transformative possibilities of paint. The layers of paint are plasticised and cast, preserving their liquid qualities, while allowing new applications, new possibilities to be imagined... read more

New artist to Axis 18 March 2013

Within Lizz Brady's creative practice, the unveiling of her own psychological struggles is at the forefront of every touch to canvas or pen to paper. Central to the artists work are the themes of... read more

Featured in a Curated Selection 11 March 2013

Between The Lines: Exploring Language SystemsCurated by Helen HillyardMA Curating the Art Museum, The Courtauld Institute of Art, LondonThe second in our Curated Selection Prize seriesSelected... read more

Featured in a Curated Selection 11 March 2013

Between The Lines: Exploring Language SystemsCurated by Helen HillyardMA Curating the Art Museum, The Courtauld Institute of Art, LondonThe second in our Curated Selection Prize seriesSelected... read more