The new studio build.

Chris Billington ~ The New Studio ~ Build 1

My brief was a studio that was simple in design but one that would maximise the space on a gently sloping piece of ground in the corner of my garden.

I decided on a timber build and after much research settled on a London based company to carry out the project.

Chris Billington ~ The New Studio ~ Build 2

The build is faultless, everything from the heavily constructed and concreted in base through to the insulated roof has been constructed with care and precision. All timber is pressure treated and the cavity walls are fully insulated, as is the roof and floor, which is complete with DPC. The hardwood double glazed anti UV reflective ‘A’ rated windows are first class and naturally the building has a warm feel.

Chris Billington ~ The New Studio ~ Build 3

Chris Billington ~ The New Studio ~ Build 4

Chris Billington ~ The New Studio ~ Build 5

The studio is set back further from my original workspace in the house but the view of the estuary and boatyard is still good and by the way, the flooring that you can see in the photo’s is a cushion floor which I have put in, underneath which is a wooden floor.

Chris Billington ~ The New Studio ~ Build 6

Chris Billington ~ The New Studio ~ Build 7

Part constructed in the workshop, my new studio, platform and decking was built on site in 8 days.

If you are in need of a wooden building I cannot recommend Shane highly enough, he is professional, polite, and a complete expert with wood, furthermore he will work anywhere in the UK and even in Northern France. As for value for money, nobody came anywhere near him in terms of price, and to top it all the building and workmanship are fully guaranteed for 2 years. The only drawback is that due to word of mouth he is always busy and you will have to wait a few months for your building but I would be most happy to pass on any genuine enquiries.

As we are now in November I thought it time to mention my forthcoming Blake Gallery exhibition in Kent.

Over the next 7-10 days I will be putting the finishing touches to my work for my ‘Colours Of Christmas’ exhibition which is to be held at The Blake Gallery, Gravesham’s premier contemporary space.

There will be 22 paintings on show and for those of you that know my work I am sure there will be one or two surprises. I am thrilled to be showing my work at The Blake Gallery, with it’s obvious connection to Sir Peter Blake, with whom I had a 2 man show at The Bristol Gallery in 2010, and so named after Sir Peter who trained at Gravesend School Of Art.

The exhibition runs through Christmas from December 3 – December 28 and full details will be published soon.

The Blake Gallery

Well, what a week/end.

As if exhibiting for the first time in Maubeuge, France this past weekend with Michael Picoron, and the fabulous Marie Curie Charity Ball fundraising auction on Saturday was not busy enough I am delighted to say that some of my work is back in Berlin as part of the first major showing of some of the Sequoia Tees artists.

Remko Spaan, Sequoia Tees’ Director has embarked on a Europe/Worldwide tour showcasing of the artists that have been part of his amazing project for the past year, giving the public the chance to see the actual works behind his range of Limited Edition Tees.

Berlin is the first stop and the Tee Party Berlin is being held at THE WYE, a 20,000 sq ft building of the iconic Skalitzer Post which has recently reopened as Berlin’s newest international art house.

Tee Party ~ Chris Billington in Berlin

The exhibition of T-shirts, paintings, prints, sculptures and video is open daily from 12 to 7 PM and Remko will be there in person daily. My 3 exclusive designs for Sequoia Tees , ‘Magnetic Sun’, ‘The 29th Day’ and ‘BIG BANG’ will all be on display.

The exhibition runs from 20 – 27 October 2012.

THE WYE, The Old Post @ Skalitzer 86, Berlin, Germany

Earth Sun Moon ~ An Homage To Neil Armstrong will be going on exhibition in Maubeuge, France on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October.

Michael Picoron Art Consulting Opening ~ Chris Billington ~ ‘Earth Sun Moon”

MICHAEL Picoron ART CONSULTING ~ Close to Art

The latest edition of MICHAEL Picoron ART CONSULTING’s art revue, Close To Art n°12, features my painting ‘M-Theory, The Mother Of All Superstrings’ on the front cover and marks the beginning of an exciting new phase as my work moves into France.

I am very proud to be represented by Michael and his agency and my first work for MICHAEL Picoron ART CONSULTING goes on exhibition in Maubeuge on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October featuring my Homage To Neil Armstrong, a triptych of works ‘Earth’ ‘Sun’ ‘Moon’.

Earth Sun Moon ~ An homage to Neil Armstrong ~ Close to Art No 12 ~ Chris Billington

If you would like a PDF copy of Close To Art n°12 email me at info@chrisbillington.com and mark the subject ‘Close To Art’.

The current edition of Octopus, Cornwall’s family magazine, is just out and it features an article Get Creative with Chris Billington with a few tips on art and creativity

Octopus ~ issue 8 ~ Winter 2012

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

Octopus

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I am most pleased that a number of my paintings from my recent ‘2012 ~ Signs, Secrets & Symbols’  project will be going on exhibition in London next week.

Four works, ‘An Almighty Shift In Consciousness’ , ‘And Accordingly Proceed The Knowledgeable’, ‘Paradoxica Emblematica’ and ‘Singing To A Star King’ are to be shown alongside work from seven other artists in the September Fest exhibition at London’s Vibe Gallery, which is located in the heart of Bermondsey, and in association with Art Caffe London.

There will be a preview night with music and poetry on the 26th September from 7pm – 11pm and the exhibition will run until October 2nd.

Vibe Gallery Map

Vibe Gallery

N001 The Biscuit Factory,
(Tower Bridge Business Complex)
100 Clements Road
SE16 4DG
London

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I am delighted that once again I have been asked to participate in the Marie Curie Cancer Care Cornwall’s biennial major fundraising event, the ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ Charity Ball.

This afternoon Marianne Wright and Angela Coote, from the Marie Curie Cancer Care Cornwall Fundraising Group, visited my studio to select a painting to be auctioned on the night of the 2012 Charity Ball, which is to be held at the Atlantic Hotel on October 20th.

‘Longview On Longships (ii)’, one of my paintings of Longships Lighthouse which was completed in 2009 was unanimously decided upon by the ladies and is pictured below.

‘Longview On Longships (ii)’ (2009) ~ 40cm x 100cm ~ Marie Curie 2012 ~ Chris Billington

At the 2010 Charity Ball Grand Auction my ‘Wonderland’ raised a considerable amount of money for Marie Curie and I am hoping that this years selection will do well for them. They need the money to help fund those wonderful Marie Curie nurses who help to care for cancer patients and the terminally ill.

Further details and ticket information can be found on the Marie Curie Cancer Care Cornwall ‘Diamonds Are Forever Charity Ball’ Facebook Page

Diamonds Are Forever Charity Ball

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Apologies for the delay but here is the latest news from my studio, which currently has even more of an international flavour than usual.

This morning the original works of ‘Magentic Sun’, ‘The 29th Day’ and ‘BIG BANG’, which were completed for Sequoia Tees, have been shipped to Amsterdam ready for exhibition.

‘Brandenburg Concerto No. 1’ and ‘Die Rote Kapelle’ painted for EAGL Gallery in Berlin and featuring in their latest catalogue, which coincidentally arrived this morning by post, are ready for exhibition.

‘Die Rote Kapelle’ (2012) ~ 50cm x 60cm ~ acrylic on canvas ~ Berlin ~ Chris Billington

The first works for France are now finished and are at my framers, a triptych of small works which are collectively titled ‘An Homage To Neil Armstrong, Earth ~ Sun ~ Moon’.

Four paintings from my recent ‘2012 ~ Signs, Secrets & Symbols’ project will be on show at London’s Vibe Gallery later this month.

Work is well under way on my Christmas Exhibition paintings for my show at The Blake Gallery in Gravesham.

The Hall For Cornwall Carousel Horse project which features my ‘Sterren ~ A Star For Cornwall’ is well under way.

In addition there are several other projects under way and of course my paintings are available from The ARThouse Gallery in Bournemouth.

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Carousel Horses Project at the Hall for Cornwall exhibtion dates -28 Aug – 2 Sep

‘Sterren ~ A Star For Cornwall’ ~ Carousel Cornwall ~ Chris Billington

I am delighted to be one of 20 artists selected by Hall For Cornwall for their Carousel Horses Project with my painting for my exhibition piece ‘Sterren ~ A Star For Cornwall’ on display in the Carousel Cornwall Exhibition Of Ideas at the HFC later this week.

Sterren is of course Cornish for star, and I think quite an appropriate name for a Carousel Horse for Hall For Cornwall, home of the stars.

Painted in my usual colourful and bold style, and drawing on my Cornish heritage, Sterren is a large bright Cornish Gold star, surrounded by a carpet of sparkling stars and planets all set on a backdrop of deep blue to signify the colour of the Cornish sea all complemented with contrasting shades of blue.

Further information on the Hall For Cornwall project can be found here

Carousel Cornwall

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