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4/3/2002

Wayne Lucas

Clapham Art Gallery, London

New Paintings

Wayne Lucas graduated from Middlesex Polytechnic in 1988 after studying at Slade and Bath College of Art. He subsequently attended LEcole de Beaux Arts in Poitiers, France.

Lucas white, blue or purple monochromatic canvases are subtle and sensitive. By applying oil paint directly to the surface he creates delicately textured pieces reminiscent of lace-work or tapestry. Flat colour planes are built on with hair-like wisps of paint that delineate interwoven shapes and patterns. These may appear to be floral or lace-like or allude more directly to mountain peaks and valleys, all being suggestive of the cleanliness of line present in Japanese design and printmaking.

This sense of fragility is endorsed by a delicate use of crystaline. As one moves around the work tiny glints of light sparkle from the surface, causing an ephemeral and meditative effect. Indeed this use of light is of primary importance to the artist.
As the artist states:
As the light source moves, so too does the shadow created by the paint. This aspect of changing light has led me to often add tiny crystals to the surface of my paint - thus when either the viewer or light changes position, the painting is seen to move, albeit very subtly.

Combined with shadows cast from the textured areas, therefore, Lucas works become almost interactive as they continue to change according to position of viewer and conditions of light. Within this, however, they always maintain their own particular stillness.

Private View - Serving Vodka Tonic: Tuesday 05/03/02 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat 1-9pm Sun 1-5pm

Image: Lucas Untitled 60x75cm Oil & crystaline on canvas

Clapham Art Gallery
61 venn street london SW4 0BD
+44 (0)20 7720 0955

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