I am delighted that the first official details have now been released of my forthcoming exhibition at the Juelich Museum in Germany this autumn. With a focus on ‘Colour’ and ‘Reduction’ in my ongoing dialogue with Schirmer, the exhibition dates have been finalised and are published in the Museum Programm 2013.

Colour and Reduction – 15 landscapes to J. W. Schirmer ~ Chris Billington

The exhibition of ‘Colour and Reduction – 15 landscapes to J.W. Schirmer’ is being staged to mark 150 years since the great German landscape artist’s death and it is an absolute honour that my interpretation of his works will be shown to commemorate the occasion. Johann Wilhelm Schirmer is renown for his pivotal role in the Dusseldorf school of painting where he was Professor in the 1830′s.

Work on the paintings is currently ongoing in my studio and further information will be announced over the coming months. There will be a total of 15 paintings, one to mark each decade since the death of Schirmer.

Citadel Museum Juelich

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Yesterday I spent a wonderful hour or so in Zafiros, one of Cornwall’s best contemporary cafes and the permanent home of some of my art, situated at 3 New Bridge Street in the heart of Truro.

My work has been continuously on display in Zafiros for 4 years and during this time I have replaced paintings as and when one has sold, but as the premises have recently been redecorated I thought it was a good time to exhibit some new work and I changed over most of the paintings yesterday.

Chris Billington at Zafiros

I would like to thank Mandy and Darren, along with Jon and all of the staff at Zafiros for their constant support, and if you are in Truro you know where to go for some good food, a nice friendly buzz and some modern art.

‘Pendennis Point’ and ‘The Knap’

‘Stonehaven’

‘Tinside’

‘Resonance’ at Zafiros

Zafiros bar and restaurant

3 New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2AA
Telephone: 01872 223163

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I am delighted that my work is returning to Spain and that ‘Carnival Fizz’ will be going on exhibition in Barcelona at Galería Bernet, along with several other of my paintings.  

‘Carnival Fizz’, which was painted in 2009, is quite familiar to many being the painting that I have used as a background image in the past, and indeed is the image that .Galería Bernet are using on their website.  This will be a two gallery exhibition, taking place in Barcelona and then Reus, which is being staged by Galería Bernet Bernet and La Llotja de Reus.

‘Carnival Fizz’ (2009) 75cm X 75cm ~ Chris Billington

Almost exactly three years to the day since it was last seen in public this is the first time that the painting will have been exhibited since it was on show in my two man exhibition alongside Sir Peter Blake at The Bristol Gallery in April 2010.

‘Las Fallas’ and ‘Viva Valencia’ will also be returning to Spain for the show in Barcelona, they were last exhibited in Valencia for Christmas throughout December 2010 and January 2011.

Las Fallas (2010) ~ 80cm X 80cm ~ Chris Billington

Viva Valencia (2010) ~ 80cm X 80cm ~ Chris Billington

Also on exhibition will be ‘Golden Arc’ which was painted for my ’2012, Signs, Secrets & Symbols’ exhibition and which was exhibited in July 2012 in Bournemouth.

Golden Arc (2012) ~ 50cm X 70cm ~ Chris Billington

There is a Private View on April 12 at Barcelona’s Galería Bernet where the exhibition will continue until the 17th April  and then moves on to La Llotja de Reus  for a further two weeks from April 17 – April 30.

Galería Bernet & Assoc Torre dels Ocells
Sant Pere Més Alt,74, 08003. Barcelona
April 12  – April 17

Galería Bernet ~ Chris Billington

La Llotja de Reus & Assoc ARA
C/ Plaza Prim c/ San Juan 3 Reus
April 17 – April 30

Tel: 629 66 39 50

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I am very proud to see my work fronting the latest release from the wonderful and most talented R.A.P.P. Quelle!

Quelle has used my 2010 painting ‘Fandangos In Space’ – which was sold in January 2012 –  as the cover for his recent #OurWorld(Ode to Isaac), and yes I know that it is still showing as a painting still for sale on my website gallery, and I will get around to making those major updates to the site over the coming weeks.

For those who are yet to discover him Quelle is a Rapper/Hip Hop artist native to the Bahamas and he is known for his hard hitting philosophical lyrics.

Check out #OurWorld(Ode To Isaac)

www.rappquelle.com
www.myspace.com/rappquellemusic

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In March I am very proud to be represented by MICHAEL Picoron ART CONSULTING at one of Europe’s most prestigious art fairs, the Lille Art Fair which is being staged in the Lille Grand Palais. M. Picoron is situated at D13 on the top floor.

I am delighted that two new paintings will be making their debut at the show, ‘We’ll Always Have Delaunay’, 30in X 36in and ’2,000 Light Years From Home’ which is also 30in X 36in, and both are framed in my signature white tulip wood frames.  Now in it’s 6th year the Lille Art Fair brings together more than 120 French and European galleries on 12,000 m2 of exhibition space

‘We’ll Always Have Delaunay’ (2013) ~ 30in X 36in ~ acrylic on canvas ~ Chris Billington

’2,000 Light Years From Home’ (2013) ~ 30in X 36in ~ acrylic on canvas ~ Chris Billington

I have a strictly limited number of Invitations to the Vernissage/Preiew which takes place on March 6, this official opening and Preview is by Invitation only.

I also have a limited number of Exhibition Invitations granting free entry to the show, also for 2 persons, which can be used at any time during the event. If you would like a free Invitation to either please email me at info@chrisbillington.com and mark the subject Invitation and I will allocate them on a first come first served basis.

MICHAEL Picoron ART CONSULTING at Lille Art Fair

Lille Art Fair
Lille Grand Palais
1 boulevard of United Cities 
Euralille 59777 Lille 
Tel: 03 20 14 15 16

7-10 March 2013

Vernissage/Preview 6 March 2013 16.00hrs

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Lille

The first three exhibitions of my work this year are in London and France, starting with the international  Lille Art Fair , March 7-10,  at the Lille Grand Palais where I am delighted to be represented by MICHAEL Picoron ART CONSULTING.

On exhibition will be my 2012 painting ‘M-Theory, The Mother Of All Superstrings’ alongside some exciting new work painted specifically for M. Picoron and the Art Fair.

‘M -Theory, The Mother Of All Superstrings ‘ (2012)                            Chris Billington

MICHAEL Picoron ART CONSULTING at Lille Art Fair

London

Next up I am in London’s Brick Lane Gallery as part of ‘CONTEMPORARY 2013′ which takes place March 12 – 18 and is being staged by Holland’s GaleriaZero in association with The Brick Lane Gallery.   ‘Moonlight Over Men-an-tol’ will be shown alongside other works and there is a possibility that one of my videos might be screened.

‘Moonlight over Men-an-tol’ (2008- 2010) ~  100cm x 80cm ~ oil on canvas ~ Chris Billington

“CONTEMPORARY  2013″  ~ 12 – 18  March  2013 ~ Brick Lane gallery, London

Paris

New paintings are currently in progress for the  ”6 PAINTERS” show which is a GaleriaZero/Gallery Extempo exhibition taking place  April 4 – 11 2013 at Gallery Extempo in the heart of the 15th arrondissmnent, Paris.

“6 PAINTERS” ~ April 4 – 11 2013 ~ Gallery Extempo, Paris

Following on from Paris there is much happening later in the year and I shall be posting further information soon, including full details of my very exciting solo exhibition coming up in Germany in the Autumn.

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New York

I was thrilled when I started 2012 with early sales of my work, including a painting in Cornwall quickly followed by the sale of another painting which went to New York.

This January I am absolutely delighted to announce that I have had the most phenomenal start to 2013 having just sent five sold paintings to a collector in New York.

Razzmatazz (2012) ~ 20in X 24in ~ Chris Billington

A huge thank you, and also thank you to UPS for getting my paintings from my studio to New York swiftly and safely.

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The latest edition of Octopus, Cornwall’s family magazine, is now out and ‘Get Creative with Chris Billington’ is back with further tips on art and creativity and I am absolutely delighted to have been asked to contribute regularly.

Octopus Issue 9 ~ Jan/Feb 2013

Octopus is distributed throughout Cornwall and further details can be found at the link below.

Octopus

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Happy New Year from Chris Billington

A little later than usual here is my brief roundup of my year in 2012 along with my best wishes for a Happy New Year to all of my supporters, friends, and followers around the world, may you all have a fabulous 2013.

‘Sterren ~ A Star For Cornwall’ (2012) ~ 90cm x 90cm ~ Chris Billington

Once again I thank you for being with me during the past twelve months and a particular thank you to all of the people who purchased paintings from me during 2012, several of whom have added to their collections of my work. I am immensely thankful for the comments and feedback which I regularly receive, especially when I read comments such as ‘Chris your art is the first thing that I see when I open my eyes in the morning, and it makes me feel so happy to be alive’ ~ long may my paintings light up your walls and lift up your lives.

Fire of Transformation ~ 50cm x 50cm ~ ’2012 ~ Signs, Secrets & Symbols’ at The ARThouse Gallery ~ Chris Billington

2012 was another remarkable year for me and my work, including a move into my new purpose built studio, which is still ongoing… a few of the other highlights are noted below.

The 29th Day ~ Amsterdam/Berlin ~ Chris Billington

Internationally my work has gone on to be exhibited in new territory ~ in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dubai and Italy ~ and I am exceptionally proud to be working with Michael Picoron who during the latter part of the year introduced my paintings to a French audience via several exhibitions in Northern France.

EARTH SUN MOON ~ an homage to Neil Armstrong ~ on exhibition Maubeuge, France ~ Chris Billington

I was also delighted to be invited to take part in the most interesting “Today I Dumped The Bodies” project in New York last April.

today I dumped The Body in New York ~ Chris Billington

Back here in the UK, in addition to mixed shows in Cornwall and London I was fortunate to have had two well received solo exhibitions, ’2012 – Signs, Secrets & Symbols’ for The ARThouse Gallery in Bournemouth, and finishing the year in full colour with my ‘Colours Of Christmas’ for The Blake Gallery in Gravesend.

Conductor Matthew Boyden ~ pictured with We Three Cosmic Kings at The Blake Gallery

Consolidating on the 2011 success of my ‘antiSocial Media Generation’ I was also thrilled that my short video ‘The Engine Room’ made its debut at Nottingham’s ‘Night of Festivals’ during the summer, and moving into a slightly different area it has been very gratifying to have been invited to write some notes on art for children in Cornwall’s leading family magazine, Octopus.

Also as in previous years, I have continued to raise money for local, national and international charities through donations of my paintings for auction.

Coming up in 2013 I am very excited to be exhibiting in London, Lille, Berlin, Basel and Julich, some very interesting paintings are underway in the studio, destined for France and Germany later in the year. One last point, I know that I have said this before but I really will try harder to keep my website properly updated, including the images of work previously sold, this should be easier for me when I am fully settled into the new studio.

Colours Of Christmas ~ Chris Billington

Finally, in addition to my many clients and friends I would like to say a thank you to some of the people behind the scenes, all members of the media and press who have reported on my work during the past year ~ Michael Picoron, Paul Watts, Neil Chamberlain, Nadia Spita, Sarah Ferrie, Neil Chandler, Gravesham Borough Council, Stephen Ballard, Lee Trewhela, MAF Räderscheidt , Mark Opie, Remko Spaan, Carolus Stoop, Elanit Kayne Jennifer Spruß and once again I thank you, the viewer from the bottom of my heart, for paying attention to what my art has to say, I am greatly honoured.

Chris Billington

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Colours Of Christmas

A selection of 22 new works that I have painted especially for The Blake Gallery in Gravesham in Kent will go on show during the month of December, including my 2012 Christmas Card painting, which of course has it’s customary cosmic character.

Five Gold Rings (2012) ~ Chris Billington

This exhibition of paintings features some of the traditional images of Christmas, presented in my usual contemporary and colourful way, and it includes elements of Kent, and Gravesend in particular, a place which I am most pleased to be returning to for the first time in over forty years.

Christmas Under the Clock Tower – Gravesham (2012)
Chris Billington

‘Colours Of Christmas’ is a landmark show for me as it is my first major exhibition in a public gallery in the UK to take place outside of Cornwall, and it follows on from my two man show at The Bristol Gallery with Sir Peter Blake in 2010.

There is an exhibition catalogue to accompany the show which is available on request direct from me or at The Blake Gallery.

‘Colours Of Christmas’ the exhibition takes place at The Blake Gallery from December 3 – December 28 inclusive and there will be a Launch Evening on Tuesday December 4th from 6.30pm – 9pm.

The Blake Gallery
THE WOODVILLE
Woodville Place
Gravesend
Kent
DA12 1DD
01474 337774

The Blake Gallery

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