Carne Griffiths | The Work
Statement
Carne Griffiths’ artwork is born from a love of drawing and the journey of creating an image on the page. Working primarily with calligraphy ink, graphite and liquids, such as tea, brandy, vodka and whisky he draws and then manipulates the drawn line. After graduating from Maidstone college of art, Griffiths served an apprenticeship and worked as a gold wire embroidery designer for 12 years, hence floral pattern, repetition and flow play a large part in his work.
Griffiths’ images explore both human and floral forms, figuratively and in an abstract sense. He is fascinated by the flow of line and the ‘invisible lines’ that connect us to the natural world. These may be considered lines of energy or spiritual connections between ourselves and our surroundings and his work is often an emotional response to images and situations encountered in daily life. These daily images are recorded in a dream like sense onto the page where physical boundaries are no longer important. Griffiths' work takes us on a journey of escapism, often focusing on scenes of awe and wonderment, they offer a sense of abandonment to the artist and to the viewer an invitation to share and explore this inner realm.
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EXHIBITIONS
2011
December ,Urban Curations, Curated by Infinity Bunce in conjuctions with Triple X Tattoos, Netil House
November, Journey, Solo show, Gallery 90
October, Factory Project, Hospital Club
October, Unwrapped, The Stone Space
October, Affordable Art Fair, West Hampstead
September, Multiplied Art Fair, Christies
August, The Violence of Flowers, The Castle Pub, Part of the E17 Arts Trail
Urban in Ibiza, Atzaro
Old Boots New Laces, Art Vibe / Ben Oakley Gallery Truman Building Brick Lane
July, Contemporary Romantics, Group Show, Degree Art Gallery, Vyner St,
June, Guilty Pleasures and Modern Vices, London Miles Gallery
June, Sorted, Group Show, Brick Lane
February, Showcase London
April, London Original Print Fair, Royal Academy
January, New in Old Out, Inkd Gallery
January, London Art Fair, Eyestorm
2010
November100sqft, London
October, Arts After Dark, New Orleans
October, 100sqft 5, New Orleans
October, Send Me A Postcard Darling, Brixton
September, William Morris Gallery
September, Dissenters Chapel