How great that one of my things to do while working is blogging?! My colleagues decided to put my in charge of trying to recruit new artists under our representation. I've been fortunate enough to intern with this great company for the past semester and it's been such a great learning experience for me. I've been meaning to do a Go Figurative post so this seems like a great opportunity to get the word out and hopefully start relationships with new artists who might be reading this blog.
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| This is an oil painting (that's right, painting) by American David Eichenberg |
But first the facts. Go Figurative is an art company based in London that specializes in selling art to corporate clients and private collectors. It was started in 2008 by my colleagues Janine C. and Sally P. and has grown exponentially since. Go Figurative (get it? like go figure? Ha!) promotes a range of figurative art from painting, to photography, to graphite, to sculpture. We really do it all. We see it as our mission to get contemporary artists out into the public sphere. Right now is a very exciting time at the office since we are in the process of moving from our building on Liverpool Street to a more open gallery environment on Old Street near Shoreditch. Although we will still run as an art company working at computers and running to meetings with prospective clients, we are definitely toying with the idea of displaying some of our artwork on the walls so that everyone can enjoy and appreciate all of our artists' hard work. We are also going to participate in the First Thursday event in east London where art galleries are open later so people can explore the contemporary art scene at night. It's going to be a great experience and I cannot wait.
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| David Downes does thee wonderful cityscapes that I can't get enough of. They're so full of life! |
We are also getting ready for the Affordable Art Fair Battersea which is from 15-18 March. I know I sound a bit like a giddy school girl, but I can really not wait to help out there. There will be various artists and galleries selling work that can be no more than £4000. We've been to the one at Hampstead and sold quite a lot of work so it was a really great opportunity, and we'll hopefully have a similar experience.
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| I see a lot of Anita Klein's work around London and I just love her use of line. |
I think what I'm most excited about though is our recent success with the Savoy Hotel. One of the artists that we represent, McAlpine Miller, has been commissioned to do a series of portraits for their famous Thames Foyer. The Savoy is finishing up a refurbishment of their a large part of their hotel and this includes the Foyer. He's already completed one of the portraits and I think it is absolutely wonderful and will really bring the tea room into the 21st century. Right now there are a few older paintings which are fine and inoffensive, but I think these are really going to be beneficial for all. I really love the way his paintings don't seem to need a light source since they exude their own glow. Here's an example of the type of work he does (note: this is not for the Savoy).
See what I mean? I love the overlay (underlay?) of comic images. I don't know what technique he uses, but I personally find it very interesting and Lichtenstein-esque.
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| This beautiful work was recently sold. By Alan Coulson. |
We represent a range of artists from different backgrounds, ages, genders, and nationalities. Since we are a business we are constantly striving to grow while still retaining our great relationships with the artists. I've actually been put in charge in recruiting fresh new artists to add to our arsenal. If you are reading this and think this is a great company, as I do, then please visit our website at www.gofigurative.com. If you have any friends that are artists this also might interest them so please spread the word. From where I'm sitting, only beneficial things can come from getting in contact with Sally and seeing what happens. Again we're looking for any age and from any nationality or medium. As long as your work is of a figurative subject, you're probably just what we're looking for. Whether you're an artist or not, you should still check out the website. We also run an online gallery where other artists upload their work to be sold and shown to the world. If you have any other questions please contact me if you would like any other information. Thanks and keep being creative!
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