Joe Pollitt: November 2013

Wednesday, 13 November 2013

King's 100 Artworks Auction

Today, I was asked to join the Top 100 Artists in London - I'm donating an artwork for King's College Hospital in South London - They are specialists in a treatment close to my heart - Bone Marrow Transplants. Absolutely delighted to give....what an honour. I have donated this work on acrylic print.

Atlantis Series 2012-2013 by Joe Pollitt

This artwork comes from a body of work that examines the ideas of light and life on earth. What makes up the image is not just the shapes and repetitive patterns but most importantly, the light. "The light of the world" as the Victorian avant garde Pre-Raphaelites would say. Having grown up with original sketches by Sir William Holman Hunt, as my Grandfather, Charles Pollitt was his assistant for many years, I have wanted to explore this subject in a more atheist manner. The soul on earth is all around us yet few ever see what is omnipresent every day and that is the light on all things. Atlantis looks at the flickers of light on water (infants are 75-78% water, which reduces to 58-65% as we grow into adulthood; so light too can reflect not only on the surface of us humans but deep within) and this is shown in the creation of various simple layers. Initially, the architectural landscape or strong, colourful positive shapes. These are then layered or blended into abstract patterns and finally fused with the unmistakable mess we all leave behind - our human footprint - our imperfections unite us in our understanding of what makes us unique. All these aspects I have tried to infuse into the works created in order to generate a kinder and gentler way of seeing ourselves anew.

The work is made up of numerous layers of photographic images fused onto acrylic print.

Title: Atlantis

Artist: Joe Pollitt

Material: Print on Acrylic

Date: 2012-2013

(Signed and date on the reverse)

To follow the Auction click here: http://www.togetherwecan.org.uk/kings-college-hospital/news/kings-100-artworks-auction

King’s 100 Artworks Auction

05.08.13 Categories: Centenary, Events, Fundraising

A group of King's nurses, patients and local people have organised an auction of 100 artworks to celebrate 100 years of King’s in Camberwell and the rich artistic heritage of the local area. The auction will take place on December 12th.

Thanks to the most amazing generosity the total of 100 artworks has been reached – in fact exceeded!

There are works from a fantastic selection of artists from internationally renowned professional artists to patients who have found in art a way to get through long and gruelling treatment. Scroll down to see a small selection of the wide and wonderful variety we have received.

All the works will be on display in the James Black Centre in the grounds of King’s College Hospital and can be viewed from the 1st of December by appointment. There will be a private view for ticket holders with mulled wine, minced pies and music between 6pm and 7pm immediately prior to the auction on December 12th. We are immensely grateful to the efforts of our team and to MDM Props in Herne Hill for their help in making this exhibition possible.

The auction will then commence at 7pm in the Boardroom located opposite the shop in the Hambleden Wing of the Hospital. Paddles will be provided on arrival.

If you would like to attend the auction and share in the fun of bidding or just come and buy some specially created greetings cards and enjoy a minced pie please purchase a ticket online or in person from the Friends gift shop on the ground floor Cheyne Wing from Monday 11th November . Tickets are £5 and proceeds will go to support King's College Hospital.

Thank you to Rosebery’s Auction House, the Alan Cristea Gallery and the Antic Pub Group for kindly supporting this event.

We hope to see you there! Feel free to email kch-tr.100artworks@nhs.netwith any questions.

Purchase your tickets now

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Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Atlantis | 2012-2013

Atlantis Series

This body of work examines the ideas of light and life on earth. What makes up the image is not just the shapes and repetitive patterns but most importantly, the light. "The light of the world" as the Victorian avant garde Pre-Raphaelites would say. Having grown up with original sketches by Sir William Holman Hunt, as my Grandfather, Charles Pollitt was his assistant for many years, I have wanted to explore this subject in a more atheist manner. The soul on earth is all around us yet few ever see what is omnipresent every day and that is the light on all things. Atlantis looks at the flickers of light on water (infants are 75-78% water, which reduces to 58-65% as we grow into adulthood; so light too can reflect not only on the surface of us humans but deep within) and this is shown in the creation of various simple layers. Initially, the architectural landscape or strong, colourful positive shapes. These are then layered or blended into abstract patterns and finally fused with the unmistakable mess we all leave behind - our human footprint - our imperfections unite us in our understanding of what makes us unique. All these aspects I have tried to infuse into the works created in order to generate a kinder and gentler way of seeing ourselves anew.

The work is made up of numerous layers of photographic images fused onto acrylic print.

Title: Atlantis Series

Artist: Joe Pollitt

Material: Print on Acrylic

Date: 2012-2013

(Signed and date on the reverse)