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Dolmen Tourist - Matt Graysmith
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Dolmen Tourist - Matt Graysmith
Oil on canvas 344 x 446 mm Framed
ARTIST STATEMENT: ‘Dolmen tourist’ is about my friend the painter Archie Boon cutting his head upon entering the Dehus Dolmen when visiting Guernsey. I thought about how our relationship with these ancient local relics is all similar to this event - tourists in a world we don’t fully understand, recreating our own rituals and relationships with the land both familiar and mysterious. I’ve been conscious of how space works within my work, managing the flatness and the relationship between the interior and exterior as a psychographic element to the work. Matt created this piece while studying Fine Art at Camberwell College where he is in his final year. He is a winner of the Delphian Gallery Open Call, the exhibition of which took place this year at Unit 1 Gallery in Notting Hill. His work centres on the exploration of folklore and ritual in a contemporary setting, looking at subjects through the guise of their sense of place. After graduating he plans to continue his artistic practice.
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Dolmen Tourist - Matt Graysmith
Oil on canvas 344 x 446 mm Framed
ARTIST STATEMENT: ‘Dolmen tourist’ is about my friend the painter Archie Boon cutting his head upon entering the Dehus Dolmen when visiting Guernsey. I thought about how our relationship with these ancient local relics is all similar to this event - tourists in a world we don’t fully understand, recreating our own rituals and relationships with the land both familiar and mysterious. I’ve been conscious of how space works within my work, managing the flatness and the relationship between the interior and exterior as a psychographic element to the work. Matt created this piece while studying Fine Art at Camberwell College where he is in his final year. He is a winner of the Delphian Gallery Open Call, the exhibition of which took place this year at Unit 1 Gallery in Notting Hill. His work centres on the exploration of folklore and ritual in a contemporary setting, looking at subjects through the guise of their sense of place. After graduating he plans to continue his artistic practice.
THE SOVEREIGN ART FOUNDATION 2022 CHARITY AUCTION OF STUDENT ARTWORKS
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Buyers can collect their purchases directly after the auction closes between 7.30 and 8pm on Tuesday 6th December 2021 at St. James Concert Hall in St. Peter Port, or from 11am onwards from the Sovereign Group’s Guernsey Office at St. Peter Port House in Sausmarez Street. Accounts must be settled before taking possession of the artwork purchased. Payment by credit or debit card preferred.
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Viewing of the Exhibitions
Beau Sejour Foyer 2 – 9 November
Chamber of Commerce 14 – 18 November
The Royal Court Building 23 November – 2 December
Auction bidders are welcome to attend the Sovereign Art Foundation Students Prize Awards Evening at St. James Concert Hall on Tuesday 6th December 5.30-7.30pm where the auction will close and artworks will be available for collection by buyers.
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The artists receive 50% of the auction proceeds with the remaining 50% going into the Sovereign Art Foundation (Guernsey) Bursary fund
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Buyers Premium 0%
The artists receive 50% of the auction proceeds with the remaining 50% going into the Sovereign Art Foundation (Guernsey) Bursary fund
Winning bidders should note that all lots will be sold subject to their reserve price being met. Reserve prices vary for each individual piece and are set by the student artist. The Sale Room system will keep your bid to a minimum amount which may not meet the reserve price and result in a sale, please contact SAFGuernsey@sovereigngroup.com if you would like your current bid to be raised to a specific level. The Sovereign Art Foundation advises students to consider setting a reserve price of £80 for their work.
This auction is being run under the supervision of Martel Maides Auctions and by taking part you will be bound by their general auction terms and conditions, available at www.martelmaidesauctions.com. In addition, please note that several pieces in this auction form part of a student’s active GCSE or A Level portfolio and the original must remain in the possession of the school until the examination has finished. In these cases, a replica piece will be provided to the buyer until it can be exchanged with the original piece. These pieces are identified in the individual Lot descriptions.
