RWA 164th Annual Open Exhibition from 9 October - 27 November 2016

Two small paintings on wood from the 'Figment' and 'Near to Nowhere' Series have been selected for exhibition in this year's Open at the Royal West of England Academy. This year's invited artists are international photographic artist Susan Derges and Royal Academician Tim Shaw, renowned for his monumental and often politically motivated sculpture. The selection panel includes artist and critic William Packer and galleries Danielle Arnaud, alongside RWA Academicians.

'Near to Nowhere' Catalogues will be available to buy from the RWA Shop during the exhibition.

Open Tuesday - Sunday

RWA, Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX

http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/164-annual-open-exhibition

Figment VIII, 2014, oil on birch ply, 30x30cm

Hughie O'Donoghue RA Studio Visit with NOA15

In May I was lucky enough to be invited to visit Hughie O'Donoghue RA in his London studio. Hughie was guest curator of NOA15 and, having long been an admirer of his beautiful paintings, I was selected to visit his studio and see his powerful new body of work with Cloe and Kate from the NOA team. It was a great opportunity to explore his working practice and a fascinating and memorable visit.

Huge thanks to Hughie O'Donoghue and NOA for making it possible.

http://www.nationalopenart.org

https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/artist/hughie-odonoghue-ra

With Hughie O'Donoghue in his Greenwich Studio