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Name:
Martin Fidler
Genres:
Cityscape, Landscape
Year of Birth:
Nationality:
British
Artist statement:
Martin Fidler’s work generates a true sense of place through balancing direct observation with his unique and imaginative application of materials. The visual effect enables the viewer to understand and appreciate Fidler’s method.
Fidler takes his inspiration from locations such as archaeological sites, gardens and ports - all places that are rooted in both the natural world and the urban landscape. Capturing his source material from life, the artist says: “I am fascinated by how the buildings of the city have changed over the years…my paintings, drawings and sculptures are based upon the experience of seeing real places and real things”.
Fidler’s work has developed along side a career in teaching, lecturing, theatre design, and collaborative projects with writers and other artists. He has exhibited across London, and in Europe and America. His work is held in several collections, including The Victoria and Albert museum and Tate Britain.
www.martinfidler.com
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Next
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To be announced
Examples of Martin Fidler work:
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Emerald City. Domes and Towers (Triptych) |
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Hayle Towans (Hayle Estuary, Cornwall) |
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| Cunarder |
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Merchant Marine Collection (detail) |
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| Curriculum |
Training
1977 - Goldsmiths College London
1972 - Slade School of Fine Art
1969 - Trent Polytechnic
1968 - St Albans Art School
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2008 - Changing Horizons, GXgallery, London
2007 - Gathering Light, GXgallery, London
2005 - Gallery 33, London
2004 - Gallery 33, London
2004 - Off The Wall, London
1999 - The Salthouse Gallery, St Ives
1991 - Cotman Gallery, London
1983 - Bronda Gallery, Helsinki
1981 - Katariina Gallery, Helsinki
1981 - Coracle Press Gallery, London
1979 - Coracle Press Gallery, London
1977 - Coracle Press Gallery, London
Selected Group Exhibitions
2006 - The River Lac Group, The Juggler, London
2006 - Certain Trees, Coracle Press Retrospective, Centre Des Livres D’ Artistes, France.
1999 - Urban Landscapes, Artmonsky Arts, London
1998 - Maritime Sculpture, The Penny Gallery, London
1989 - Changing Landscapes, Buxton Art Gallery
1984 - Nordic Art Installation, Brewery Arts Centre, Stockholm
1983 - Assemble Here, British Art Show, New York
1983 - Utopian Installation, Katariina Gallery, Helsinki
1981 - Coracle Press Gallery Touring Exhibition, Southampton, Sheffield
1975 - The Weather House, Midland Group Gallery, Nottingham
1972 - Metaphor and Motif, Midland Group Gallery, Nottingham
Collections
Arts Council of Great Britain
Victoria and Albert Museum
Museum of London
The Miina Sillanpaa Foundation Collection, Helsinki
Southampton City Art Gallery
Awards
1984 - British Council Travel Award to Stockholm
1983 - British Council Travel Award to New York
1981 - British Council Travel Award to Helsinki
1971 - The Slade Boise Travel Scholarship to Finland
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