Gloucestershire 21 September – 13 November 2009
Lynn Chadwick hardly needs an introduction. He is the preeminent
sculptor of his generation present in every major
collection of Post War art. Yet there exists a group of highly original
and barely seen sculptures that shed a completely new light on his
oeuvre.
The constructivist and abstract works Lynn Chadwick produced between 1963
and 1966 have largely escaped critical notice or exposition but are an
essential element in any analysis of Chadwick’s unique approach to making
sculpture. These sculptures demonstrate that far from sticking to one form of
expression during the cultural upheaval of pop, op, and minimalist art,
Chadwick was as in touch with the zeitgeist as many of his younger
contemporaries.
The originality of these largely overlooked constructions informed Chadwick’s
work for the rest of his life and to this day have found echoes in the most
contemporary of architecture. His playfully amalgamated series of cones,
pyramids and polyhedrons are all constructed with Chadwick’s unique
external armature which invigorates the formal austerity of the shapes with art
brut surfaces and the vital energy of his straight line frame structures.
Out of the Shadows: Unseen Sculptures from the 1960’s is the most complete
survey of Chadwick’s abstract works ever realised and finally recognises how
inventive and experimental Chadwick really was. Shared between our two
venues Gallery Pangolin and Pangolin London, we are delighted to offer an
insight into these pivotal pieces through drawings prints and sculptures. The
fully illustrated catalogue which accompanies the exhibition gives these
abstract works the prominence they deserve within his output as a whole.
This is an unusual opportunity to acquire a rare low edition Chadwick bronze
to add depth and interest to any collection of post-war British sculpture. Our
long and fruitful collaboration with Chadwick over many years brings a
personal and intimate dimension to an artist famously reclusive.
A fully illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition.
Gallery information and opening times:
Gallery Pangolin
Chalford, Near Stroud, GL6 8NT
01453 889 765
[email protected]
www.gallery-pangolin.com
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm.
Pangolin London
Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG
(020) 7520 1480
[email protected]
www.pangolinlondon.com
Tuesday – Saturday 10am-6pm, Monday by appointment only
