{"product_id":"fishing","title":"Fishing","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreathing Space - Fishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn original oil painting on a collection of 4 pieces of vintage china.  The painting features\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003efreshwater fish swimming in a golden pool of light where the breathing spaces add another layer of disjuncture. The narrative is enhanced with the bucolic scenes of fishermen on the vintage plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis artwork is launched at The Gallery, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e23 Lees Yard, Holt NR25 6HS\u003c\/span\u003e in the \u003cem\u003eFired Earth\u003c\/em\u003e exhibition \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e31st October – 10th November 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCeramics: \u003c\/b\u003e4 pieces of vintage crockery\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e1930-40 Royal Doulton 'Norfolk' dinner plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e1950-60 Crown Ducal 'Bridge Scenes' dinner plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eVintage Alfred Meakin 'Queens Castle' oval serving platter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eVintage dinner plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCloth: \u003c\/b\u003e1800s French peasant flax cloth - grown, spun and hand woven by rural folk - hand stitched hem used to suggest a frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaints: \u003c\/b\u003eMichael Harding UK: professional hand made, ethical oil paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach part of the painting is supplied with a plate hanger.  A life size plan, showing the exact location for hanging each composite piece, is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions of composite painting:\u003c\/b\u003e height 71cm x width 61cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e - £20 to mainland UK only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eBreathing Space Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe gaps engineer breathing spaces in the painting that encourage an additional dialogue within and around the work. Whilst the three-dimensional planes of the plates engender an alternative viewpoint, the ceramic forms deliver shadows and highlights creating intriguing faceted elements that change with the light. Embracing the Japanese concept of \u003ci\u003eMa\u003c\/i\u003e, where each negative space is as valuable as the positive, each void adds meaning, balance and rhythm to the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe concept for the painting is developed and then the lengthy process of sourcing the exact combination of antique ceramics to build the \u003ci\u003eplatescape\u003c\/i\u003e is commenced. It is not only the shape and size that matters, but also the clay, the age, wear and marks.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDecoration, colour and subject are also key, as all contribute to the success of the composition. Each element is well researched before the final painting is planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe language of the old cloth is harnessed to enhance the pictorial narrative. By using the characteristics of antique material as a canvas, it becomes a contributing value to the work. The ancient hand woven cloth, with its attractive vagaries of the hand made process, is extolled in each celebration of the selvedge, hem, join or seam. Antique embroidery, cutwork and lace are employed in some paintings, where this extra attribute is appropriate and prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pattern on the original plates is fundamental to the concept behind the work. Whether traditional bucolic scenes in \u003ci\u003eToile de Jouy\u003c\/i\u003e style or massed florals, the aim is to guide the subject matter and enhance the final composition. From a distance the overall effect is harmonious, but on close inspection the miniature details are revealed. The manipulation of scale adds further depth to the engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Utopia: The Unexpected Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58790451741053,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1394\/8105\/files\/fishing.jpg?v=1790775876","url":"https:\/\/www.utopiatheunexpectedgallery.co.uk\/products\/fishing","provider":"Jac Scott","version":"1.0","type":"link"}