SCULPTURE
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Sculpture trails
Pangolin London’s Sculpture Trail includes large scale works by a host of artists both within the gallery and canal side at Kings Place, Kings Cross, and is fast developing a reputation as one of the UK’s most dynamic sculpture trails.
'Baboon', by Michael Cooper, bronze, edition 2 of 6, 88x44cm - Image courtesy of Pangolin London
Timed to coincide with the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Pangolin London will present an ambitious exhibition that brings the 'outdoors in', converting its gallery space into a lush formal garden complete with trees and water features.
‘Sculpture in the Garden’ is the second exhibition in the series created by the gallery, which began with ‘Sculpture in the Home’ in 2014. That exhibition was based on the touring exhibitions of the same name curated by the Arts Council England in the 1940s and ‘50s. These exhibitions offer an opportunity to view sculpture in a fresh and different way and encourage audiences to engage with sculpture beyond the traditional gallery or museum setting.
‘Sculpture in the Garden’ is the second exhibition in the series created by the gallery, which began with ‘Sculpture in the Home’ in 2014. That exhibition was based on the touring exhibitions of the same name curated by the Arts Council England in the 1940s and ‘50s. These exhibitions offer an opportunity to view sculpture in a fresh and different way and encourage audiences to engage with sculpture beyond the traditional gallery or museum setting.
Profile: Pangolin London
Pangolin London is one of the city’s few galleries dedicated to exhibiting sculpture. Representing both established, emerging artists and artist estates, Pangolin London curates a dynamic exhibition programme that focuses on the historic developments of British sculpture as well as the cutting-edge contemporary.The gallery’s affiliation with Europe’s leading sculpture foundry, Pangolin Editions, enables it to offer a unique service to both collector and artist alike, with expertise in all areas of the making, commissioning and installation of sculpture.
To support sculpture from grass roots, Pangolin London organises a bi-annual sculpture residency in collaboration with the PJLF Arts Fund. Based in Kings Cross, the gallery exhibits sculpture in its specially designed gallery and also throughout the public spaces of the culture hub Kings Place and along the canal side.
Jon Buck, Ship to Shore (Maquette), 2009, Edition of 10, 78x40cm Courtesy of Pangolin London - Image courtesy of Pangolin London
Working with a garden designer, the inside of the Pangolin London’s Kings Cross premises will be transformed into a garden with three parts: a wooded area, a formal garden and a walled garden. The exhibition aims to explore how sculpture has been synonymous with the garden since ancient times and is intended to inspire the viewer to consider sculpture as a valid addition to any space, whether it be the smallest urban roof terrace or a large country garden.
Lynn Chadwick, Sitting Couple on Bench - Image courtesy of Pangolin London
A first of its kind, the exhibition includes work ranging from established sculptors such as Lynn Chadwick, Ann Christopher, William Tucker and Peter Randall-Page to emerging sculptors all working on a variety of scales and budgets.
essence info
Sculpture in the GardenPangolin London, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG
Friday 13 May to Saturday 9 July 2016
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am–6pm, closed Bank Holidays and between exhibitions
Telephone: 020 7520 1480
Website: www.pangolinlondon.com
Working with a garden designer, the inside of the Pangolin London’s Kings Cross premises will be transformed into a garden with three parts: a wooded area, a formal garden and a walled garden.