Monday, November 10th, 2014 Posted in Exhibitions |
Art Of Punk – “Punk ~ The Transatlantic Paintings” – The Exhibition
Some photo’s from the Preview night of the “Punk ~ The Transatlantic Paintings” exhibition which took place at The Gallery, Liverpool on Friday 07 November.
Against a backdrop of some terrific punk music, there was a steady stream of visitors for more than 3 hours from 7pm until 10pm. Thank you to all of the cool people from Liverpool who came along to meet me and to see my art of punk as well as to engage in conversation on the subject, I had some most interesting discussions. Also a special mention must go to Pete Griffiths, bassist from the 1977 punk band The Spitfire Boys, who made the trip over from Ireland especially to be there.
Chris Billington and Pete Griffiths of 77 band The Spitfire Boys ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition, The Gallery, Liverpool
It was also tremendous to meet the acclaimed and highly entertaining actor Dean Sullivan, well known for his role as ‘Jimmy Corkhill’ in the Channel 4 TV series Brookside.
The art of punk ~ Chris Billington with actor Dean Sullivan ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition, The Gallery, Liverpool
A massive thank you to gallery proprietor Billy Wilson and to all of his amazing staff for making the Preview night such an exceptional evening.
The exhibition runs until 17 November.
The art of punk ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition, The Gallery, Liverpool
The art of punk ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition at The Gallery, Liverpool 2014
‘Generation X’ ~ the art of punk ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition, The Gallery, Liverpool
‘Anarchy In The UK’ ~ the art of punk ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition, The Gallery, Liverpool
The art of punk ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition at The Gallery, Liverpool November 2014
What Do I Get?~ the art of punk ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition, The Gallery, Liverpool
‘Where’s Bill Grundy Now?’ ~ the art of punk ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition, The Gallery, Liverpool
The art of punk ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition at The Gallery, Liverpool
The art of punk ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition, The Gallery, Liverpool 2014
The art of punk ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition at The Gallery, Liverpool Nov 2014
The art of punk ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition, The Gallery, Liverpool Nov 2014
The art of punk ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Punk – The Transatlantic Paintings’ exhibition, The Gallery ~ Liverpool 2014
Saturday, November 1st, 2014 Posted in Exhibitions |
What’s in a number? “Punk – ‘The Transatlantic Paintings” is an exhibition to mark the period around that mid 70’s axis. – 1975/76 – that saw the birth of a new movement, Punk. This is a movement which arrived without warning, and almost simultaneously both in the UK and the USA..
Whilst there was a slow burn of activity on both sides of the Atlantic from the late sixties to the mid seventies, particularly in the US, a change happened almost overnight under it’s own momentum, and with no apparent isolated contributing factor. There was a rapid and radical headlong rush into 1977, this was the year that saw a punk explosion.
A fusion of garage rock ‘n’ roll, a chaotic but directional energy and teenage angst. Punk gathered critical support overnight and took both nations, and then the rest of the world, by storm, with its rebellious attitude, anti-establishment stance, iconic music, fashion and art – all wrapped in threatening visual imagery and language.
Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool
Fifteen months in the making, my idea of “Punk ~ The Transatlantic Paintings” was formed in late 2012. There were to be 40 paintings – to mark the 40 years, but even though that initial 40 concentrated the mind I soon found that it was near impossible for me to stick within my own remit.
So I revised the number upwards to 45, a nice number anyway, and quite fitting seeing as the exhibition has an almost exclusive focus on that ubiquitous punk symbol, the vinyl 45, which with it’s short, shock blasts of energy made it the antithesis of the meandering self indulgent album that had become the norm by bands in the mid seventies..
Almost half a century after the event, “Punk ~ The Transatlantic Paintings” is my take on Punk.
The exhibition is showing in The Gallery, Liverpool this month and at Studio 2091 in Ohio in 2015. It is dedicated to the 45 single, and the 45 bands that I feature in the exhibition, also the late John Peel and the great independent record labels and stores who went against convention, and not forgetting the 500+ bands that I couldn’t cover for obvious reasons.
There is a limited edition 48 page catalogue to accompany the exhibition and a book is planned in ate 2015.
‘Punk ~ The Transatlantic Paintings’
The Gallery Liverpool, Stanhope Street, Liverpool L8 5RE
:: November 7 – November 17 :: Private View November 7 ::
Studio 2091, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio early 2015 date TBC
‘1977’ (2014) ~40in X 32in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘5 Minutes’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Action Time Vision’ (2014) ~ 36in X 30in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Anarchy In The UK’ (2014) ~ 20in X 20in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Are You Receiving Me’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Blank Generation’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Blatantly Offensive’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘British Refugee’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Cranked Up Really High’ (2014) ~ 24in X 30in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Crossing The Red Sea’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Crucial Three’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Cycledelic’ (2014) ~ 20in X 22in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Emergency’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Generation X’ (2014) ~ 36in X 30in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Heart Of Glass’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
Lookalikes’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on woos panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Lust For Life’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Mittageisen’ (2014) ~ 36in X 24in mixed media on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Neat Neat Neat’ (2014) ~ 28in X 24in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Next Big Thing’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Pills’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ ‘Next Big Thing’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Pinhead’ (2014) ~ 36in X 30in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington
Pink Flag’ (2014) ~ 32in X 40in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Praying Hands’ (2014) ~ 40in X 32in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Pink Flag’ (2014) ~ 32in X 40in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Psycho Killer’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Pure Mania’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Red And Black’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Right To Work’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Rubber City Rebels’ (2014) ~ 18in X 24in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Saints and Sinners’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Seventeen’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Shot By Both Sides’ (2014) ~ 24in X 18in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Smokescreen’ (2014) ~ 20in X 22in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Suspect Device’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Teenage Kicks’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘The Cutter’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘The Day The World Turned Day-Glo’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘TV Tube Heart ‘ (2014) ~ 20in X 22in acrylic on canvas~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Typical Girls’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Uh-Oh’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Venus Eccentric’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘What Do I Get’ (2014) ~ 24in X 30in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Where’s Bill Grundy Now’ (2014) ~ 24in X 30in acrylic on canvas ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘White Riot’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
‘Xerox’ (2014) ~ 12in X 12in acrylic on wood panel ~ Punk The Transatlantic Paintings ~ Chris Billington at The Gallery, Liverpool and Studio 2091 Ohio.
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 Posted in Exhibitions |
Modern art meets traditional art in a majestic setting, the view from the Jülich Museum.
Here are some photographs taken before and after Chris Billington’s ‘Colour and Reduction ~ Landscapes to J.W.Schirmer’ exhibition. This was an exhibition where modern art met traditional art against the backdrop of a classic structure in the magnificently elegant and traditional Chapel at The Jülich Museum during October and November last year.
Here is an opportunity to see the paintings in better detail within the context of the exhibition and juxtaposed with some of the Schirmer originals which were displayed alongside the Billingtons.
The first few shots show the initial setting up of the exhibition by the Museum Director and some of the Museum staff.
All photographs courtesy of Bernhard Dautzenberg, Jülich Museum
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
“COLOUR AND REDUCTION ~ Landscapes To J.W. Schirmer” at The Jülich Museum 19 October 2013 – 10 November 2013 Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
“COLOUR AND REDUCTION ~ Landscapes To J.W. Schirmer” at The Jülich Museum 19 October 2013 – 10 November 2013 Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
“COLOUR AND REDUCTION ~ Landscapes To J.W. Schirmer” at The Jülich Museum 19 October 2013 – 10 November 2013 Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
“COLOUR AND REDUCTION ~ Landscapes To J.W. Schirmer” at The Jülich Museum 19 October 2013 – 10 November 2013 Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – The Daytime Cycle
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
“COLOUR AND REDUCTION ~ Landscapes To J.W. Schirmer” at The Jülich Museum 19 October 2013 – 10 November 2013 Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – The Daytime Cycle
After The Storm, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 40 x 36in
Italian Landscape With Bridge, 2011 acrylic on canvas, 100 x 80cm
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Residue Of The Meiringen Castle, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24in
Sunday Morning – Flock Before A City Silhouette, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 40 x 36in
Sunday Morning – Flock Before A City Silhouette, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 40 x 36in
Residue Of The Meiringen Castle, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24in
Via Mala, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 40 x 36in
Via Mala, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 40 x 36in
Pulling Thunderstorms In The Roman Countryside, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 36 x 30in
Pulling Thunderstorms In The Roman Countryside, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 36 x 30in
Vaison, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 12 x 16in
“COLOUR AND REDUCTION ~ Landscapes To J.W. Schirmer” at The Jülich Museum 19 October 2013 – 10 November 2013 Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Castle Ruin With View Of The Countryside In Gerolstein, 2010 acrylic on canvas, 30 x 30in
Capri With View Of St. Stefano, 2010 acrylic on canvas, 24 x 16in
Edge of The Forest in the Evening Twighlights, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 20 x 22in
Edge of The Forest in the Evening Twighlights, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 20 x 22in
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Landscape of the Upper Rhine, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 16 x 12in
View of Heidelberg, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 22 x 20in
The Lonely Mountain Valley With Monks, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 30 x 36in
The Lonely Mountain Valley With Monks, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 30 x 36in
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Castle On The Rock Wall, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20in
Forest Chapel, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 30 x 36in
The Lonely Mountain Valley With Monks, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 30 x 36in
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
“COLOUR AND REDUCTION ~ Landscapes To J.W. Schirmer” at The Jülich Museum 19 October 2013 – 10 November 2013 Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
“COLOUR AND REDUCTION ~ Landscapes To J.W. Schirmer” at The Jülich Museum 19 October 2013 – 10 November 2013 Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Pulling Thunderstorms In The Roman Countryside, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 36 x 30in
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Sunday Morning – Flock Before A City Silhouette, 2013 acrylic on canvas, 40 x 36in
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer At The Jülich Museum – Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
“COLOUR AND REDUCTION ~ Landscapes To J.W. Schirmer” at The Jülich Museum 19 October 2013 – 10 November 2013 Chris Billington (b1955) With J.W.Schirmer (b1807)
Modern Art Meets Schirmer – Burg Are bei Altenahr (Billington) 2010 acrylic on canvas, 30 x 25cm with Burg Are bei Altenahr (Schirmer) 1833
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013 Posted in Exhibitions |
Abstract artist Chris Billington at the preview of his current exhibition in Germany which celebrates the work of classical landscape painter J.W.Schirmer.
The Juelich Museum Vernissage was attended by nearly 100 guests, including local dignitaries such as the wife of Nobel Prize Winner, Physicist Peter Grunberg, and many members of the International Club. The Club President Sandrine Cowling gave a delightful welcome speech, along with an introductory speech from Museum Director Marcell Perse and the exhibition was opened with a piano recital.
My most grateful thanks go to everyone concerned for the overwhelming response to my work, and especially to the Great, Great Grandson of J.W.Schirmer who travelled many miles with his wife to be at the opening of the exhibition and to meet me.
Above all I was completely moved with the totally unexpected Museum Medal which was presented to me in honour of my outstanding achievement to art.
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 1
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 with Bernhard Dautzenberg
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 with Schirmers Via Mala
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 with Museum Director Marcell Perse
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 Vernissage
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 2
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 3
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 4
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 6
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 7
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 8
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 discussing art
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 9
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 10
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 11
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 interview by Juelich Press
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 meets great great grandson of Schirmer
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 with Mrs Grunberg
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 with President of International Club, Sandrine Cowling
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 presented with Honorary Medal by Museum Director
Abstract Artist Chris Billington ~ Exhibition at The Juelich Museum 2013 an original Schirmer at the Vernissage
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 Posted in Exhibitions |
British Abstract Artist reworks Classical German Landscape painting via new forms and colour.
These are the Chris Billington paintings. A celebration of modern art from British abstract artist Chris Billington who pays tribute to the great nineteenth Century painter J.W. Schirmer at The Juelich Museum with his current exhibition “COLOUR AND REDUCTION ~ Landscapes To J.W. Schirmer” at The Juelich Museum 19 October 2013 – 10 November 2013.
“British artist Chris Billington has long been fascinated by Schirmer’s complex universe of landscapes. In his radically abstract, geometric style, he lays bare the fundamental structures of Schirmer’s landscapes and condenses them into striking constellations of colour and shape. With their apparent lightness and bold use of colour, his cohesive compositions entice us to really see. In their reduced state they create spaces of strong symbolic force with a unique quality”
Marcell Perse, Museumsleiter/Director
After The Storm (2013) ~ 40in X 36in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Burg Are near Altenahr (2010) – 30cm x 25cm acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Capri with View of St. Stefano (2010) – 24in X 16in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Castle Ruin with View of the Countryside in Gerolstein (2010) – 30in X 30in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Castle On The Rock Wall (2013) ~ 16in X 20in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Edge of The Forest in the Evening Twighlights (2013) ~ 20in X 22in acrylic on canvas ~abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Evening, The Arrival of the Man In Jericho (2013) ~ 80cm X 60cm acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Forest Chapel (2013) ~ 30in x 36in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Italian Landscape With Bridge (2011) 100cm x 80cm acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Landscape of the Upper Rhine (2013) ~ 16in x 12in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Morning, The Departure of the Man to Jericho (2010) – 80cm x 60cm acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich MuseumMuseum
Night, Arrival at the Hostel (2013) ~ 80cm X 60cm acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Noon, Assualt on the Senses (2013) ~ 80cm X 60cm acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Pulling Thunderstorms in the Roman Countryside (2013) ~ 36in X 30in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Residue of Meiringen Castle (2013) ~ 30in X 24in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Sunday Morning – Flock Before A City Silhouette (2013) ~ 40in X 36in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
The Lonely Mountain Valley With Monks (2013) ~ 30in X 36in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Vaison (2013) ~ 12in x 16in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Via Mala (2013) 40in X 36in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
View of Heidelberg (2013) ~ 22in x 20in acrylic on canvas ~ abstract artist Chris Billington at the Juelich Museum
Monday, December 10th, 2012 Posted in Exhibitions |
Some photo’s from Tuesday’s Private View at The Blake Gallery.
The Blake Gallery is named after Sir Peter Blake, iconic Pop Artist with whom I exhibited alongside in Bristol in 2009 and who studied at the Gravesend School of Art,.
The Blake Gallery is located in the Civic Centre and the exhibition runs until December 28
Sunday, December 9th, 2012 Posted in Exhibitions |
An exhibition of paintings painted specifically for The Blake Gallery that present some of the traditional images of Christmas in a contemporary and colourful way, and which also includes an element of Kent in some of the work. With titles including ‘Five Gold Rings’, ‘Throwing Snowballs On The Thames’ and ‘Christmas under the Clock Tower, Gravesham’
:: December 3 – December 28 ::
For further information and prices please contact The Blake Gallery
Monday to Saturday 9am to 8pm and Sundays 10am to 2pm.
The Blake Gallery
THE WOODVILLE
Woodville Place
Gravesend
Kent
DA12 1DD
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 Posted in Exhibitions |
A few photo’s from the opening reception of the exhibition held in Manhattan, New York to celebrate the Arte News Magazine launch, apologies for the poor quality of the images..
The exhibition runs from 8th July to 13th July and can be seen at The Spanish Benevolent Society Gallery, 239 West 14 Street, New York City, on the crossroads of Chelsea and Greenwich Village
My paintings, “Manhattan”, “New York Neon”, “Flight 1549″ and “Strawberry Fields, Central Park” are all 90cm x 90cm.