To put together a collection of work is something I am rarely privileged to do. It has been a pleasure to find myself in the situation of being able to select work I both care about and believe in for an exhibition.

The vagaries of the open submission 'bidding process' amongst and in competition with fellow selectors, added to the experience of 'collecting', of being at auction, bartering, instantaneously making decisions about ork one might want to recognise, retain, and to 'possess' in your own selection.

The artists I have invited are making some outstanding contributions to our visual culture, paradoxically, such people are sometimes overlooked in the hurly burly of the commercial world, despite their individual dedication and the resonance of their work. I would not wish to categorise them as young or old, or fashionable or forgotten, but they all share, and demonstrate, a passion for art and the power of visual language. Their dynamic interest in the world is captivating, and their commitment is without question. I hope that you, with me, will enjoy their work.

 

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