Love's got me Spinning, 2021

by Kris Mercer

Painting : acrylic 119.9 x 80 x 3 cm 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

$2,168

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Unique work

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

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Medium

Painting: acrylic

Dimensions cm inch

119.9 x 80 x 3 cm 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Not framed


Tags

Abstract artworks

Abstract art

Colors

Abstract expressionism

Pattern

Dark blue

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: United Kingdom

A wonderfully vibrant deep blue, silver and gold abstract painting. Authentic, original acrylic painting that is ideal for a stylish modern interior. Can be hung vertical of horizontal. Deep edged canvas ready to hang. This painting has painted edges so it can be hung without a frame. Please note that the process used to create this artwork can be a little messy and the canvas has to be handled while the paint is still wet so the rear of the canvas may have paint on it. The process used to create this painting relies upon a variety of responses. From the fluidity of the paint and and how it moves and flows to the temperature in the studio and how rapidly the paint mix dries. The paintings are built up of many colours of paint mixed with medium each interacting in a slightly different way to another. The final outcome can never be totally controlled which means each piece is totally unique.
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Imagine it at home

Kris Mercer, Love's got me Spinning
Kris Mercer

Kris Mercer

United Kingdom  • 1959

Artist Statement:

I have been painting for over 30 years and I have worked in various styles.
Abstract through to still life, pop art and architecture, finally back to abstract.
My abstract works come from feelings, words, music.
A riot of colour or a subdued undertone of emotions.

Action painting of the New York school figures heavily in a lot of the works but in my own style without so much emphasis on the "action".
More a dynamic type of painting that involves the deliberate application of considered sweeping brushstrokes and the accidental effects that occur from the gradual build up of dripping and pouring paint onto the canvas.
These are my abstract imaginings.

Original art paying tribute to Jackson Pollock's action paintings with new materials. Paints and inks mixed with acrylic mediums and varnish, dripped and poured onto the canvas (or paper).

I didn't make it to art college until I was nearly 30 and able to support myself and the twins.
I had a wonderful time there but decided against going on to study Fine Art at University.
Instead I chose to travel with the girls to Cyprus and continue my artistic education by myself.

Returning to the UK in 2000 I have progressed with my artistic endeavors and have many happy collectors of my works around the world.

Education:

1994 - 1996 - Mansfield College of Art BTEC Advanced GNVQ Art and design passed with Distinction.

Awards & Distinctions:

2017
Clairefontaine Award
Awarded a Clairefontaine Award for the painting, "A corner of South Kensington" in The Artist Magazine Annual Art Competition.

2017
The Artist exhibition award
The Artist magazine annual competition in conjunction with Patchings gallery. The winners have a joint exhibition next year at Patchings gallery.

2016
American Art Awards "The World's Best Innovative Artist"
2nd and 4th place, features in both The Huffington Post and the Hollywood Alert.

2016
American Art Award - "The World's Best Landscape Impressionists"
Placed

2016
The Artist Magazine Open
Kings Walk was selected as Highly commended in The Artist Magazine Open Art competition.

2016
Derwent Award
I was awarded a Derwent award for the painting, "South Kensington Station" in The Artist Magazine Open Art Competition.

Exhibitions:

Event: Artist Collection

Dates: Oct. 13, 2018 - Nov. 18, 2018
Venue: Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottinghamshire NG14 6NU

Art exhibition of the works from eight winning artists of The Artist Magazine 2017 competition

Event: Thoresby Annual Open Art exhibition

Dates: Sept. 1, 2018 - Sept. 30, 2018
Venue: Thoresby Hall Courtyard Gallery, Thoresby Courtyard, Thoresby Park, Nr. Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9EP

The Open Exhibition provides an opportunity for local artists to display their own original works.

Event: The 2017 Discerning Eye Exhibition.

Dates: Nov. 16, 2017 - Nov. 26, 2017
Venue: Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1

The Discerning Eye annual exhibition is a show of small works independently selected by six prominent figures from different areas of the art world: two artists, two collectors and two critics.

Event: Charlfred fine art Exhibition

Dates: Oct. 7, 2017 - Oct. 15, 2017
Venue: Charlfred Fine Art Gallery, 70 St John's Wood High Street, London NW8 7SH

The exhibition will consist of 300+ paintings, sculpture and prints.
This exciting event is by invitation only.

Event: 21st Open exhibition

Dates: Sept. 1, 2017 - Oct. 1, 2017
Venue: Thoresby Hall Courtyard Gallery, Thoresby Courtyard Thoresby Park Nr. Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9EP

21st Open exhibition

Event: Winterfest

Dates: Nov. 26, 2016 - Nov. 27, 2016
Venue: Thoresby Gallery, Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire NG22 9EP

Arts and craft fair

Event: Xmas Exhibition

Dates: Oct. 29, 2016 - Dec. 18, 2016
Venue: Wood End Gallery, Pertenhall, Bedford, MK44 2AS

Exhibition of art and craft

Event: 20th Open Exhibition

Dates: Sept. 3, 2016 - Oct. 2, 2016
Gallery, Thoresby Courtyard Thoresby Park Nr. Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9EP.

20th Open Exhibition

Event: Raising funds for MIND

Dates: July 9, 2016 - Aug. 13, 2016
Venue: Why Not Gallery, Burton on Trent, Staffs

Why Not Gallery open exhibition

Event: The Artist's Exhibition Awards

Dates: June 9, 2016 - July 24, 2016
Venue: Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottinghamshire NG14 6NU.

Award winners and exhibition of The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Competition.

Event: Open Studio

Dates: May 21, 2016 - May 22, 2016
Venue: Kris Mercer Art, 28 Milton Drive, Ravenshead, Notts.. NG15 9BE

10am - 5pm Daily
Open Studio, exhibition and art sale.
In association with Open Studio Notts.
http://www.osnotts.co.uk/

Event: It's all in the postcode
Dates: April 15, 2016 - May 28, 2016
Venue: Focus Gallery, Derby Road, Nottingham

A new collection of work based in and around Nottingham.

Event: The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Competition.

Dates: June 4, 2015 - July 19, 2015
Venue: Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham

Award winners and exhibition of The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Competition.

Event: Open Studio

Dates: May 16, 2015 - May 17, 2015
Venue: Kris Mercer Art, 28 Milton Drive, Ravenshead, Notts.. NG15 9BE

Open Studio, exhibition and art sale.
In association with Open Studio Notts.
http://www.osnotts.co.uk/west-notts/kris-mercer

Event: Bringing Artist into View

Dates: May 4, 2015 - June 7, 2015
Venue: Rufford Gallery, Rufford Abbey Country Park Ollerton Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF.

Once again Rufford Gallery hosts a showcase of selected works by artists and makers from across the County taking part in Open Studios Notts. Now in its fourth year Open Studios Notts, supported by the Arts Development Service, invites you to see art, buy art and meet artists across the county.

Event: Kris Mercer Art - Paintings and Prints

Dates: March 26, 2015 - March 27, 2015.
Venue: Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, London.

Private exhibition hosted by Swiss Re in support of The Alzheimers Society.

Event: Thoresby 101 Pictures

Dates: Sept. 6, 2014 - Sept. 28, 2014
Venue: Thoresby Hall Courtyard Gallery, Thoresby Courtyard, Thoresby Park, Nr. Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9EP.

I have had two paintings chosen to hang in this exhibition.
Seas of red (installation by Paul Cummins) and After the rain.
Both from my new London series.

101 works will hang in the exhibition.
There is no set theme.
Entries were selected by a team of 3 arts professionals.

Event: The Artist's Exhibition Awards

Dates: June 5, 2014 - July 20, 2014
Venue: Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham

The Artist's Exhibition Awards

Patchings Exhibition "The Artist" category

Event: Wide open exhibition

Dates: April 5, 2014 - May 5, 2014
Venue: Thoresby Hall Courtyard Gallery, Thoresby Courtyard Thoresby Park Nr. Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9EP.

Open exhibition

Event: Wide open exhibition

Dates: April 20, 2013 - May 19, 2013
Venue: Thoresby Hall Courtyard Gallery, Thoresby Courtyard Thoresby Park Nr. Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9EP

open exhibition

Event: Outside In

Dates: March 23, 2013 - Dec. 15, 2013
Venue: Compton Verney gallery, Warwickshire CV35 9HZ

Artwork featured on a looped DVD within the space

As the main venue for Outside In: Central, Compton Verney will host the largest exhibition of regional artists work, selected by a panel of representatives from Pallant House Gallery, Compton Verney and experts in the arts world.

Event: H is for .....

Dates: Jan. 7, 2012 - Feb. 5, 2012
Venue: The Harley Gallery, Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LW

Open exhibition theme is 'H is for'...

Event: London Lives: Travel

Dates: Sept. 9, 2011 - Sept. 18, 2011
Venue: Bankside Gallery, London

The competition aims to explore the concept of London and what it is, celebrating its energy, diversity and originality.
Artists entering the competition will have their work judged by a panel of five associated with the capital's art industry and be in the running to win either the gold medal (first place), silver medal (runner up) or one of 20 highly commended places.

Tags:

Abstract expressionism, abstract acrylic painting, tribute to jackson pollock, contemporary fine art, bright and colourful, action painting, gestural abstraction, poured fluid acrylics, bold and textured, the new york school.


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