Nigel O'Neill's paintings consist of a number of vibrant coloured
planes. The shape of these planes evokes a perspective and illusionistic
space on one hand and on the other, this is undermined by the jusxtaposition
of different colours around a central plane. The different edges
of this plane are pushed back or forward depending on the colour
of juxtaposed planes. Seemingly flat shapes appear to twist and
flip back on themselves. This acheives a surface which is simultaneously
asserted and denied, undermining any logical or mathamatical interpretaions
of the work.
This is complemented by the overall shape of the painting i.e.
that of half circle and half elipse, sharing the same centre point.
This illusionistic device evokes a sphere cut in half. Giving many
opportunities for the interplay of spatially ambiguous planes.
Biography
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS |
| 2004 |
will and compulsion, Broadbent, London |
| 2002 |
Open Studios, Chisenhale Studios, London |
| 2000 |
Chisenhale Artists,The Dash Gallery London. |
| 1997 |
The Borough Open Exhibition Riverside Studios,
London |
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Circle Paintings The Bedford Hill Gallery, London . |
| 1996 |
The Contemporary Art Society Art Market, The Royal
Festival Hall London. |
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Landsdowne House Gallery organised by The Olympian Arts Trust |
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Docklands Gallery, Chelsea Harbour, London. |
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Art in Tower Hamlets, London |
| 1992 |
Art in The Corporate Environment, Business Art
Galleries, London |
| 1991 |
Creating An Image Through Art, Business Art, Swindon |
| 1990 |
Beyond Structure, Chisenhale Gallery, London |
| 1989 |
Group Show Business Art Galleries London |
| 1988 |
Metrz Contemporary Art Opening Show, London |
| 1987 |
1000 cm3 Geometric Miniatures, Gallerie De Sluis , Holland |
| 1986 |
Fish & Chips, Cods & Clams Group Show Boston M.A
U.S.A |
| 1984 |
The Bakehouse Gallery, Blackheath, London.
in association with Greenwich Arts Council |
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Twelve Artists, Goldsmiths College Gallery London |
| 1982 |
Aspects Gallery, London. |
| 1981 |
The Cockpit Theatre Gallery,London. |
| 1977 |
Open 25, Cannon Hill Park Arts Centre Birmingham |
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| EDUCATION |
| 1984 |
M.A. Fine Art CNAA Goldsmiths College London |
| 1978 |
B.A.(Hons) Fine Art 2-1 CNAA
Stourbridge College of Art West Midlands. |
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| SELECTED COLLECTIONS |
| 1998 |
Beach Obhur Palace Commission, Saudi Arabia |
| 1995 |
Moorfields Eye Hospital, London |
| 1992 |
St James Security, Wakefield |
| 1988 |
Coca/Cola Schweppes Commission |
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