Emma Bennett

Joined Artfinder: Sept. 2013

Artworks for sale: 59

(2)

United Kingdom

About Emma Bennett

 
 
  • Biography
    My work reflects a passion for collecting and utilising materials which might have otherwise been discarded. Wrappers from luxury soaps, bits of images from newspapers and magazine supplements, gift wrappings and fabric samples. The intention has been to see the beauty in ephemera either singularly or juxtaposed against other assorted pieces, in order to make something unique and beautiful. Through this process another method of 'painting'a shape or object can be applied. In actuality the form that the material then describes is almost negligible in it's importance and what becomes more significant is the ability to draw the viewer in to examine segments of the finished composition. Subsequently the intention is for the viewer to be encouraged to actively make choices about which elements of the composition that they find visually satisfying. The outcome, for me personally, is that the work will always change and develop according to the materials available and that ultimately suits my overall creative process.
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  • Education

    1999 - 2000

    Northbrook College Sussex

    1988 - 1991

    Dartington College of arts

    1987 - 1988

    ECAT, Eastbourne

  • Upcoming Events

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    Previous events

    Event: Emma Bennett

    Dates: 1 Apr 2016 - 30 Apr 2016

    Venue: Art Underground, Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    This exhibition includes both old and new work.
    Primarily the exhibition differs from earlier shows I've participated in because I have included a number of preparatory sketches. The sketches have been uniformly framed. I've deliberately chosen white, box frames so that the frame does not detract from either the colour or 'painterly' quality of the work. The exhibition is open Fridays and Saturdays only (and concludes on 30th April). Admission free.

    Event: Adur Festival

    Dates: 1 Jun 2013 - 16 Jun 2013

    Venue: 27 Brunswick Road, Shoreham by sea, West Sussex

    Open Houses

    Event: Adur Festival

    Dates: 1 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012

    Venue: Adur Art Collective (AAC), Shoreham by sea, West Sussex, UK

    Open Houses: Crest Nicholson Show home & Rosslyn Road

    Event: Winter exhibition

    Dates: 30 Nov 2011 - 31 Jan 2012

    Venue: Adur Art Collective (AAC), Shoreham by sea, West Sussex, UK

    Shoreham Airport

    Event: Adur Festival

    Dates: 1 Jun 2011 - 16 Jun 2011

    Venue: Adur Art Collective (AAC), Shoreham by sea, West Sussex, UK

    Open Houses: Brunswick Road, Shoreham by sea

    Event: Winter exhibition

    Dates: 30 Nov 2010 - 1 Jan 2011

    Venue: Adur Art Collective (AAC), Shoreham by sea, West Sussex, UK

    3 x paintings

    Event: Needlemakers

    Dates: 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

    Venue: Sugar Mouse, Lewes, East Sussex, UK

    Selected paintings for sale in permanent gallery

    Event: Brighton Festival Open Houses

    Dates: 1 May 2006 - 31 May 2006

    Venue: Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton, East Sussex, UK

    'After Twombly' (painting)

    Event: Brighton Open Houses

    Dates: 1 May 2006 - 31 May 2006

    Venue: Glendale Road, Hove, East Sussex, UK

    Skyscape paintings

    Event: Debtor's Prison

    Dates: 1 Nov 2003 - 29 Feb 2004

    Venue: Southwark Tavern, South London

    Skyscape paintings, after Rothko

    Event: Worthing Open Exhibition

    Dates: 1 Jun 1998 - 31 Jul 1998

    Venue: Northbrook College, Worthing

    Community 'open' exhibition. Cell structure paintings (1, 2 & 3)

Links

Like me on Facebook

Follow me on Twitter

Follow me on Pinterest

Follow me on Instagram

Visit my website

Education

1999 - 2000

Northbrook College Sussex

1988 - 1991

Dartington College of arts

1987 - 1988

ECAT, Eastbourne

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Emma Bennett

Dates: 1 Apr 2016 - 30 Apr 2016

Venue: Art Underground, Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom

This exhibition includes both old and new work.
Primarily the exhibition differs from earlier shows I've participated in because I have included a number of preparatory sketches. The sketches have been uniformly framed. I've deliberately chosen white, box frames so that the frame does not detract from either the colour or 'painterly' quality of the work. The exhibition is open Fridays and Saturdays only (and concludes on 30th April). Admission free.

Event: Adur Festival

Dates: 1 Jun 2013 - 16 Jun 2013

Venue: 27 Brunswick Road, Shoreham by sea, West Sussex

Open Houses

Event: Adur Festival

Dates: 1 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012

Venue: Adur Art Collective (AAC), Shoreham by sea, West Sussex, UK

Open Houses: Crest Nicholson Show home & Rosslyn Road

Event: Winter exhibition

Dates: 30 Nov 2011 - 31 Jan 2012

Venue: Adur Art Collective (AAC), Shoreham by sea, West Sussex, UK

Shoreham Airport

Event: Adur Festival

Dates: 1 Jun 2011 - 16 Jun 2011

Venue: Adur Art Collective (AAC), Shoreham by sea, West Sussex, UK

Open Houses: Brunswick Road, Shoreham by sea

Event: Winter exhibition

Dates: 30 Nov 2010 - 1 Jan 2011

Venue: Adur Art Collective (AAC), Shoreham by sea, West Sussex, UK

3 x paintings

Event: Needlemakers

Dates: 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

Venue: Sugar Mouse, Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Selected paintings for sale in permanent gallery

Event: Brighton Festival Open Houses

Dates: 1 May 2006 - 31 May 2006

Venue: Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton, East Sussex, UK

'After Twombly' (painting)

Event: Brighton Open Houses

Dates: 1 May 2006 - 31 May 2006

Venue: Glendale Road, Hove, East Sussex, UK

Skyscape paintings

Event: Debtor's Prison

Dates: 1 Nov 2003 - 29 Feb 2004

Venue: Southwark Tavern, South London

Skyscape paintings, after Rothko

Event: Worthing Open Exhibition

Dates: 1 Jun 1998 - 31 Jul 1998

Venue: Northbrook College, Worthing

Community 'open' exhibition. Cell structure paintings (1, 2 & 3)

 

Biography

My work reflects a passion for collecting and utilising materials which might have otherwise been discarded. Wrappers from luxury soaps, bits of images from newspapers and magazine supplements, gift wrappings and fabric samples. The intention has been to see the beauty in ephemera either singularly or juxtaposed against other assorted pieces, in order to make something unique and beautiful. Through this process another method of 'painting'a shape or object can be applied. In actuality the form that the material then describes is almost negligible in it's importance and what becomes more significant is the ability to draw the viewer in to examine segments of the finished composition. Subsequently the intention is for the viewer to be encouraged to actively make choices about which elements of the composition that they find visually satisfying. The outcome, for me personally, is that the work will always change and develop according to the materials available and that ultimately suits my overall creative process.
 
 
 

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