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Artist Statement:
As long ago as 1976, I came
across a book called the Mind
and Work of Paul Klee, by
Werner Haftman. It was to
prove a touchstone for me as I
began to extend my
understanding of the artist’s
work. “Art does not reproduce
the visible; rather, it
makes...
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Artist Exhibitions:
2008 Touring Group Exhibition:
British Modern Masters, UK
Group Exhibition as
Finalist in Palm Art Award
2008.
Art Domain Gallery,
Liepzig
2007 Solo Exhibition (March)
Arteconte, Paris. France.
Group Exhibition,
Affordable Art Fair,
Battersea, London. UK
Group Exhibition,
art-file Gallery, Bicester, UK
2006 Solo Exhibition
Gallery238, Dorking,UK
Edinburgh ...
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Artist Reviews:
From a short essay by William
Zimmer (contributing critic
for the New York Times)
November 2002
...everything Down produces
connects up with our common
emotional experience no matter
how distant the inspiration.
In his literature he quotes
Rothko's observation that the
painting is an unexpected
revelation to the artist. ...
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Collections:
Nicholas Down's critically
acclaimed paintings have
become highly sought after and
are now held in private
collections in the USA, the
UK, Germany, Italy and the Far
East. His collectors come from
all walks of life and include
award winning Broadway and
West End composers, theatre &
film producers, lyricists, ...
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Commissions for Nicholas Down:
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Nicholas Down has created several large scale paintings for private individuals in the UK and USA.
In 2005/2006 he collaborated with the Brazilian composer Bernardo Uzeda in the DVD entitled "Lumenis". This exciting project brought together the artwork of a select group of artists from all around the globe in a unique synthesis of art and music created by Bernardo.
In 2007, based on original art work by Shelagh Jevons, he created the book design for the novel: Gabriella, by Judy Malloy, which was launched in the UK on November 17th 2007. ( see links for the website)
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