two of something 4.6 | dark matter (EYAL GEVER + LORNA PRIDMORE)

Above: sculpture by Eyal Gever (via arcademi.com) | Below: sculpture by Lorna Pridmore

 

two of something 3.5 | scaly art (KATE MCGWIRE + LORNA PRIDMORE)

Wrest, 2009 – Kate McGwire

Like a writhing otherworldly creature covered in feathery scales (above) by Kate McGwire (via inspiringartists.wordpress.com). Below, a shimmering artwork – like a scaly swimming ring – by Lorna Pridmore.

Continuous, 2011 – Lorna Pridmore

CONTINUOUS by LORNA PRIDMORE

Recently exhibited at Hackney Downs Studios as part of ‘Once Upon in Wintertime’ group exhibition. Aptly titled ‘Continuous’, Lorna Pridmore cleverly and painstakingly used drawing pins to create this extraordinary piece. Repetitively applied, turning a collection of ordinary objects into a spectacular sculpture, the drawing pins resemble a serpent’s scales, which relates to one of the artist’s inspirations – the Ouroboros, ‘an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail’

‘once upon a wintertime’ group exhibition – HACKNEY DOWNS STUDIO

Links: Netil 360° | Hackney Downs Studios | Lorna Pridmore | Christina Peake | Wen Wu

LORNA PRIDMORE’s kirby grips

Lorna Pridmore has recently unveiled her new artwork – a marvelous sculpture made entirely of kirby grips - at the Tower Hamlets Spring Open exhibition. She got hold of over 24 thousand hair grips and decided to create something otherworldly. Mysterious and beautiful, fragile-looking yet surprisingly sturdy, the untitled piece was constructed without the use of any adhesives or any fastenings, which makes it even more fantastic.

TOWER HAMLETS SPRING OPEN

Lorna Pridmore - 'Untitled'

Lorna Pridmore

Mark Selby - Listen To Me

Mark Selby

Julia Crabtree and William Evans - 'Untitled'

Lee Holden - 'Untitled'

Toby Poolman - 'Three Dunes'

Toby Poolman

Julia Crabtree and William Evans - 'Untitled'

Gareth Barnett - 'Brut Camp'

Gareth Barnett

Mark Selby - 'Beacon'

Lucy Tomlins - 'Made, Unmade, Remade'

Lucy Tomlins

Christina Mitrentse - 'Beethoven versus Mozart'

Christina Mitrentse

TOWER HAMLETS SPRING OPEN in the Mile End Art Pavilion until Saturday 9th April (2011).

space: LORNA PRIDMORE

Using ordinary materials, Lorna Pridmore surely knows how to create unusual sculptural objects, applying repetitive technique until its point of resistance. I visited her studio space to see what she is currently working on and photographed her space. There you will find  vintage bric-a-brac, rusty industrial tools and adorable little objects. I must say, I am very excited with her new project and am looking forward to seeing the finished product.

RHIZOMATIC @ Departure Gallery

RHIZOMATIC @ Departure Gallery, including London-based artist Lorna Pridmore.