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Guernsey Now and Then - Lily Parkes
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Unframed. Acrylic paint, plaster of paris, perspex, ink. 600mm x 400mm x 60mm
ARTIST STATEMENT: This piece was part of my "Guernsey Occupation" art unit, for which I looked into differences between Guernsey now (2023) and then (1940s). This topic has fascinated me from a young age and I find it inspiring how the island has worked to preserve bunkers and Martello towers as a stark reminder of such difficult times. I believe this preserves our island's history whilst highlighting the struggles of the islanders who stayed during the occupation. I have used black and white acrylic and the infamous photo of Nazi soldiers marching down the high street to try to capture the evocative juxtaposition of these themes, and prompt emotions about our beautiful island home.
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Unframed. Acrylic paint, plaster of paris, perspex, ink. 600mm x 400mm x 60mm
ARTIST STATEMENT: This piece was part of my "Guernsey Occupation" art unit, for which I looked into differences between Guernsey now (2023) and then (1940s). This topic has fascinated me from a young age and I find it inspiring how the island has worked to preserve bunkers and Martello towers as a stark reminder of such difficult times. I believe this preserves our island's history whilst highlighting the struggles of the islanders who stayed during the occupation. I have used black and white acrylic and the infamous photo of Nazi soldiers marching down the high street to try to capture the evocative juxtaposition of these themes, and prompt emotions about our beautiful island home.
THE SOVEREIGN ART FOUNDATION 2023 CHARITY AUCTION OF STUDENT ARTWORKS
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40 Cornet Street
St. Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 1LF
United Kingdom
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Buyers can collect their purchases directly after the auction closes between 7.30 and 8pm on Wednesday 29th November at St. James Concert Hall in St. Peter Port, or from 11am onwards on Friday 1st Decebmer from the Sovereign Group’s Guernsey Office at Frances House in Sir William Place. Accounts must be settled before taking possession of the artwork purchased. Payment by credit or debit card please.
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Viewing of the Exhibitions
Art for Guernsey, Mill Street 19 October – 2 November
Beau Sejour 6 – 11 November
The Royal Court Building 15 November – 27 November
Auction bidders are welcome to attend the Sovereign Art Foundation Students Prize Awards Evening at St. James Concert Hall on Wedesday 29th November 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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Important Notices for Purchasers Conditions of Sale:
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.
