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“First Cut” exhibition

“First Cut” exhibition - A group art exhibition celebrating London West Bank Gallery’s first anniversary.
 
A group art exhibition celebrating London West Bank Gallery’s first anniversary.

“First Cut” it's the London West Bank gallery first year anniversary show. A selection of work from prominent artists lying in the boundary of the fine art and urban art worlds has been curated by the gallery to celebrate a year of successful art trading in West London.

In addition to the choice of prints, canvasses and sculptures on display there will be a few musical and performance surprises to entertain guests.
 
1st Cut - 1st Anniversary Group Art Exhibition

Charity fundraiser for Kids Company:

The centre piece for “First Cut” is a specially commissioned canvas painting by the accomplished artist, Ben Slow, entitled “Ma O Shishu” (Mother and Child, in Bengali); which was originally painted on the walls of Hanbury Street in East London’s Shoreditch in April 2010.
 
 
This one-off, never to be reproduced, mixed media on canvas piece will be on sale via silent auction before and during the show. 100% of the sale proceeds of the painting will go to the charity, Kids Company, a London based charity which provides practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-
city children.

Bidding for the silent auction will commence on Thursday 22nd March, a week before the group show private view. The bid-winner will be declared at 9pm on Thursday 29th March during the Private View of the show. Last minute offers will be welcome.

What inspired Ben to recreate this work onto a canvas for charity was the discovery that families were living in squat conditions behind the very wall he had painted “Ma O Shishu” in Hanbury Street. It was evident, that in our 21st century London, destitution and deprivation are still very much a reality.

This street work has long since been destroyed but has been captured beautifully by award-winning film maker Shafiur Rahman. This short film was in the Official Selection of the Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival, London, 2011 and is to be screened at various avant-garde film festivals this year.

See an extract of the movie below:
 


About the artist: Ben Slow is an extremely collectable fine artist who has often brought his expertise to the street. Ben uses a synthesis of spray paint, emulsions, acrylics, inks and markers to create a unique style that blends fine art portraiture and photo-realism with his trademark chaotic drips and bursts of paint. These varied techniques create a style that is rich in texture and high in energy.

To organize a viewing of “Ma O Shishu” which is at the London West Bank Gallery 133-137 Westbourne Grove, W11 2RS, or to make a silent bid please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0207 221 2847 / 07875 744 243 
or 07850 262 313.

Artists: Ben Slow, FIN DAC, Inkie, Zeus, Snik Ellis, James Jessop, Copyright, K-GUY, Schoony, RYCA, Liliwenn, Grafter, Ben Allen, Cosmo Sarson, Ben Oakley, Rowan Newton, Milo, Eye-Saw, ASBOluv & more


Please Note: Private View on Thursday 29th March 6:30pm-10pm is strictly by invitation only. Please send names to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Gallery:
London West Bank, 133-137 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RS
www.londonwestbank.com
 
 
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