ADRIAN PAUL METCALFE
e-mail : apmetcalfe@freeuk.com
   

Photo of the artist at Art Central Gallery by Alexandra Trowbridge-Matthews

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STATEMENT

The vastness of the oceans, mistakes of navigation, discoveries of non existent seas and islands, along with actual experienced phenomena have been the catalysts for the much of my recent creative work. The themes of early ocean exploration are found through sources in old books, charts and actual voyages. These errors of navigation, illusory islands and imaginary discoveries have led to work seeking to examine the limitless possibilities of that which may or may not exist. They represent the journey of discovery that everyone takes through life. The work becomes a vehicle through which I can ponder the possibilities inherent in existence. The paintings also explore experiences associated with time and place. They seek to create an atmosphere in response to the actual forms, colours, and light experienced at sea to create images, which illuminate our notions of meaning.The work includes large scale oil paintings, watercolours, screen prints, artists books, mixed media sculpture, themed display collections and occasional video pieces. The work is generally abstract and no one specific meaning can or should be sought. The titles suggest possibilities to the viewer while remaining open to individual interpretation, encouraging an engagement in personal contemplation and creative thought. As many questions are raised, as are answered but the works seek to explore the possibilities of existence and celebrate the richness of personal experience. I hope those who see the work will explore the pieces for themselves, find their own meanings, and enhance their own voyage of discovery.

Contact : Adrian Paul Metcalfe e-mail : apmetcalfe@freeuk.com Tel / Answer Phone ( 0 1 4 4 6 ) 7 3 8 8 7 7

Click in images below to view video tours on You Tube of recent exhibitons

OCEANSIZE

Canfas Gallery 2023

OCEAN OF ILLUSION

Weat Wharf Gallery 2022

THE SHAPE OF THE SEA

Canfas Gallery 2020

UNTOLD TALES

Canfas Gallery 2018

ISLES OF ILLUSION

Canfas Gallery 2015

CERTAIN ERRORS OF NAVIGATION

Canfas Gallery 2013

OCEANLIGHT

Old Hall Gallery 2012

IMAGINED SEAS

St Donats Arts Centre 2011