Neil Jessop

Organisation Information

Name

Neil Jessop

Address 1:

69a South Street

City

Reading

Postcode

RG1 4RA

Country

England

Tel

07876 716 749

Website URL

http://neiljessop.net

Brief Description

Artist

Profile

My work is constantly evolving in response to the geographical areas in which I have worked; the local materials available to me; and the varying artistic techniques that I have employed. From an initial focus on sculpture, my interests have broadened to include land art, painting, drawing and photography. Recently, my principal inspiration has been the exploration of the linked sectors of security and protection, both of which are strongly represented in the natural and man-made world.

My starting point is normally the creation of a powerful central core for each work of art. This element both focuses the viewer’s attention and creates a marked contrast between the central area and the more muted themes on the work’s periphery. In sculpture, this concept involves the use of focal, nest-like forms sited within low-key, complementary backgrounds. For paintings, in the core area there are idyllic towns, islands or worlds encased in solid organic matter.

My works of art have always generated a strong, positive reaction because of the combination of their strong structure; their vibrant colours, and the thought-provoking mental processes that are generated. These qualities have ensured that my works are widely sought after for display in a wide variety of locations.

Events

· Dragon Court Exhibition, Henley arts festival 2009. Painting shown group exhibition
· Pangbourne Rotary Paintings Exhibition 2009. Paintings shown in group exhibition
· The artbay gallery, Stoke 2009. All paintings and drawings shown in gallery as originals and as prints.
· The Light Box, London 2008. Paintings shown in group exhibition with NewBloodArt
· Peacock gallery, Reading 2008. Paintings and drawings shown in solo exhibition
· Reading University 2008. Prize nominee in group exhibition
· Whiteknights Studio Trail, Reading 2008. Paintings shown in group exhibition
· Work selected for online gallery website, www.artselector.com, 2008
· Painting bought by Richard Branson for his ski chalet in Switzerland, 2007
· Work selected for online gallery website, www.newblood.com, 2007
· Barn Acre Gallery, Henley 2006. Sculptures selected for commercial exhibition
· Open Hand Studios, Reading 2006. Paintings selected for group exhibition
· Maiden Erlegh School Gallery, Reading 2006. Paintings shown in group exhibition
· Cyprus College of Art 2004. Sculptures selected for solo show at the end of artist in residence scheme
· The Islington Art and Design Fair 2004. 3 paintings selected for group exhibition
· Screen Media, New York 2003. Film selected for video exhibition from European artists.
· The Foyer, Aberdeen 2003. Paintings shown in group exhibition.
· Cologne Contemporary Art, Germany 2002. Sculpture shown in group exhibition.
· Royal Scottish Academy of Fine Art, 2001. Student prize nominee from Scottish Arts Schools.
· The Maas, Maastricht Holland, 2000. Large sculptures shown in student exhibition.
· Remodelling of private garden in Edinburgh in 2000 to include 3 commissioned outdoor sculptures
· Commissioned in 2000 to produce life sized, aluminium figure for a private garden in Aberdeen

Venue

Art House

Type of Art/Course

Land Art

History

Member for

2 years 17 weeks