Gallery exhibition opens in London for university sculptor
A UNIQUE exhibition of studio sculptures and wall-based artworks by renowned Loughborough University sculptor John Atkin has opened in London.
Vanishing Point will be on display at Felix and Spear Gallery until March 9.
This is John’s first solo show in many years as most of his practice focuses on delivering public art and collaborations with urban regeneration projects worldwide.
It features work that has never been exhibited before, making it a rare six-week opportunity to view what goes on his studio.
Vanishing Point has a focus on landscape and looks to showcase the connection between his wall-based artworks and sculptures.
The seeds of the new series are evident in John’s very early works where he explored spatial form and separation of picture planes in the wall-based artworks.
John, who had his MA sculpture course personally-funded by the celebrated Henry Moore, has had his work exhibited worldwide – with a recent success being the international Dialogue with the Emperor Qin’s Warriors exhibition – and at a number of high- profile venues.
He is Reader in Fine Art in the School of the Arts, English and Drama and recently received a prestigious University Award from Loughborough University, which has enabled him to explore the interface between digital and traditional modes of making.
John said: “My recent University Award from Loughborough University has allowed me a concentrated period of time to consider how the relationships between my 2D and 3D practice can be augmented by digital platforms, creating fresh ideas for all areas of my studio practice.”