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Flourishment (front)
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Feelers by Matthew Swift
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Floral Interception by Matthew Swift

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Matthew Swift.
Artist Educator Curator
So excited to be installing FIGURINGS OF THE REAL So excited to be installing FIGURINGS OF THE REAL at Safehouse 1 this week with two fabulous fellow artists and friends Thomasina Smith @thomasina.smith and Andrew McDonald @andjmcdonald Exhibition Open Nov 5 - 8th, 12 - 6pm daily. We’re delighted Peter Swaab (professor of English literature UCL) will be talking with us about the ideas and concepts behind the show, Sat Nov 7, 2-3pm, please join us at Safehouse 1 for this. 1: flyer 2: work by @andjmcdonald 3: work by @thomasina.smith 4: work by @mswiftyart Safehouse 1, 139 Copeland Rd, Peckham, SE15 3SN @maverickprojects #installationart #performanceart #theatricalart #artinpeckham
Studio wall teaser for FIGURINGS OF THE REAL The Studio wall teaser for FIGURINGS OF THE REAL The bits that are left when the work has gone… Figurings of the Real Safehouse 1, 139 Copeland Rd Peckham Nov 5-8. 12-6pm Nov 7, 2-3pm: Artists Talk with Peter Swaab, professor of English literature UCL Three person show with @thomasina.smith @andjmcdonald @mswiftyart #hiddenworlds #layersofimagination #contemporaryabstraction #contemporaryfiguration
Detail of ‘Excitement on the Other Side’ 90 x 65 c Detail of ‘Excitement on the Other Side’ 90 x 65 cm. Oil paint, acrylic paint, collaged elements inc ceramic. New work teaser for FIGURINGS OF THE REAL Safehouse 1, 139 Copeland Rd Peckham Nov 5-8. 12-6pm PV Wed Nov 4, 6-8pm Live performance from @andjmcdonald on PV Nov 7, 2-3pm: Artists Talk with Peter Swaab, professor of English literature UCL Three person show with @thomasina.smith @andjmcdonald @mswiftyart #hiddenworlds #layersofimagination #contemporaryabstraction #contemporaryfiguration
Figurings of the Real is coming to Safehouse 1 Pec Figurings of the Real is coming to Safehouse 1 Peckham Nov 5-8 Featuring work by Thomasina Smith, Andrew McDonald and Matthew Swift. Images on reel: 1. Matthew Swift, ‘Spirit of the Airfield’ 91 x 66 cm, mixed media on muslin. 2. Thomasina Smith, ‘Marionettes on the Run’ H 60 cm, ceramic and mixed media. 3. Andrew McDonald, ‘Shifting 1’ (yellow) 120 x 85 cm, oil on canvas. PV Nov 4th. 6-8pm open dally Nov 5-8 12-6pm Live performance at PV by @andjmcdonald Artists talk hosted by Peter Swaab Professor of English Literature UCL Sat Nov 7th, 2-3pm @thomasina.smith @mswiftyart @maverickprojects #artinpeckham #southlondonart #contemporaryartlondon #atmosphericart
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Matthew Swift

  • Recent Work
  • Earlier Work
    • Paintings
    • Artist Support Pledge
    • 24 Hours of Everything
    • Extended Field
  • About
    • Artist’s Statement
    • CV
  • Curation
    • Ground Work
    • Incubator of Ideas
    • By The Way
    • 24 Hours of Everything
    • Things That Are There
  • News
  • Contact
  • Shop
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