David Nash
Pyramids rise, Spheres turn and Cubes stand still
19 May – 16 July 2005
Annely Juda Fine Art
23 Dering Street London
W1S 1AW Tel: 020 7629 7578
Fax: 020 7491 2139
ajfa@annelyjudafineart.co.uk
http://www.annelyjudafineart.co.uk
“David Nash’s sculpture has reached a rewarding maturity. And as well as testifying to the shaping power of his imagination, it reflects his ever deepening rapport with the landscape he loves. ”- Richard Cork 2004
David Nash is one of Britain’s leading sculptors and is renowned for his skilful and dynamic transformation of fallen or uprooted trees. Annely Juda Fine Art is delighted to present a new exhibition of his sculptures and drawings based on the theme of the Pyramid, Sphere and Cube.
Geometric forms have fascinated Nash since the beginning of his career and the exhibition comprises over 15 new and unseen sculptures and a selection of complimentary drawings. The centrepiece is an impressive Pyramid, Sphere, Cube sculpture (above) almost three meters tall, which, like many of Nash’s works, has been charred, transforming the colour and texture of the wood to the intense richness of charcoal.
For the past 25 years Nash has also been working on an extraordinary project motivated by his interest in ecology and the environment. In 1978 he rolled a large wooden sphere into a river near his studio in Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales. Since then he has documented the boulder’s journey and changing environment until it reached the sea in 2004. Included in this exhibition is Nash’s compelling video and documentation of this living project ‘Wooden Boulder’.
Alongside these works are other large-scale sculptures and some smaller more intimate interpretations of the theme including wall panels, free standing columns and a selection of shelf sculptures.
Notes for editors:
David Nash: • b. 1945, Esher, Surrey. • Lives and works in North Wales • First solo exhibition, 1973. • Contemporaries include Andy Goldsworthy and Ian Hamilton Finlay • Exhibited worldwide including a major one-man exhibition at the Tate Gallery St Ives (2004). • Awarded OBE for services to art (2004). • In public collections worldwide including the Tate Gallery, London/ Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. • Represented by Annely Juda Fine Art since 1986.
Annely Juda Fine Art: • Established in 1960 • Specialises in British Contemporary, Russian Constructivism and masters of 20th century avant garde. • Represents over 35 international artists including David Hockney, Christo, Anthony Caro, Leon Kossoff and the Estate of Naum Gabo.
Afully illustrated 72 page hardback book accompanies the exhibition. For interviews/images/further information please contact Laura Henderson Tel: 020 7629 7578 Private view 19 May 6-8pm
Annely Juda Fine Art
23 Dering Street London
W1S 1AW Tel: 020 7629 7578
Fax: 020 7491 2139
ajfa@annelyjudafineart.co.uk
http://www.annelyjudafineart.co.uk
