Looking Up

I am showing in 'Looking Up', Studio1.1 Gallery Summer Member's Show with an anti-austerity theme.

5 - 28 August 2016 
Private view Thursday 4 August 6 – 9 pm

studio1.1
57a Redchurch St
LondonE2 7DJ
http://www.studio1-1.co.uk

'Salty Foam in my Mouth'
Julie Caves
30x40cm, oil on panel, 2016

With:

Mark Bell, Anna Jung Seo, Anne Parfitt, Emma Coop, Eugenia Cuellar, Sarah Knill-Jones, Gemma Cossey, Lorraine Robbins, Marianne Shorten, Olha Pryymak, Soozy Roberts, Julie Caves, Wayne Clough, Emma Tod, Hitomi Kammai, Wendy Saunders, Ruth Philo, David Sullivan, Paula MacArthur, Heidi Ferid, Fernando Leon-Guiu, Stephen Buckeridge, Etienne de Villiers, Sacha Meaden, Madi Acharya-Baskerville, Richard Harris, Russell Terry, Kelly Sweeney. Deborah Westmancoat, Cool Diabang Mory.

Studio1.1:
'Of all the buzzwords we've had to get used to over the past few years, ('buzzwords' included) 'austerity' is one of the most popular. Popular with agenda-pushing politicians, that is. Not necessarily so welcome to the rest of us.
In the spirit of hope (against hope) we'd like to offer our Summer show, chosen from among studio1.1's membership. We asked for excess, exuberance and excitement. We got all of those in good measure and some sharp doses of irony too. We hope it helps.'

Discovery: Reimagining Darwin’s World

Discovery: Reimagining Darwin’s World

180 years ago Charles Darwin returned from a five year voyage around the world and published ‘The Voyage of the Beagle’. For this exhibition 12 artists have made work with ideas related to science, discovery, imaginative thought and the Victorian world.

In 1831 22-year old geology graduate Charles Darwin was invited to be the resident naturalist on an expedition aboard HMS Beagle. The main purpose of the voyage was to carry out detailed hydrographic surveys (of the geology of the seabed to obtain information for maritime navigation and marine construction) around the coasts of the southern part of South America. In 1836, after five years at sea instead of the originally planned two years, the ship returned by way of Tahiti and Australia after having circumnavigated the Earth. Darwin spent most of his time on land studying nature and interacting with the locals and kept a detailed journal of the expedition that became a popular travel book of the time: ‘The Voyage of the Beagle’. The book is a mixture of a travel memoir and a detailed scientific field journal covering biology, geology, and anthropology and you can see some of Darwin’s early thinking on the subject of natural selection that he would later become best-known for.

On the 180th anniversary of the return of the Beagle to the UK, twelve contemporary artists have created an exhibition celebrating the voyage, the man, his journal and his ideas. The exhibition is taking place at the beautiful Espacio Gallery in East London, with two floors of light-filled space, 3rd – 15th May 2016.

Artists:
Graham Asker, Julie Caves, Alice Cazenave, Esperanza Gomez-Carrera, Nick Hazzard, Peter Lang, Ruth Jones, Natalie McIntyre, Jenny Price, Liz Whiteman Smith, Matt Smith, Sara Wickenden

 Lichen Twig drawing - Julie Caves 

English Oak - Julie Caves 

Oak Leaf Cluster - Julie Caves 

For many years I have been visiting a 185-acre patch of woodland and grassland with a number of ponds near my home in East London that most people call Hollow Ponds. For this project I have changed from my casual approach and instead observed like a naturalist in an attempt to understand this interesting area better. Throughout the seasons I have been seen in every part of the area with camera, easel, sketchbook, video camera, collecting boxes, or lichen charts and always with my notebook. I researched old maps and photos and talked to people about the area. I have carried out an intensive observation in a methodical manner of discovery similar to that which Darwin employed on his journey. I have created paintings and drawings that reflect the discoveries I have made during my immersion in the forest.

-Julie Caves

Facebook event page.

Read about the other artists in the exhibition on the Jackson's Art blog.

Colourful Language

'Colourful Language'
A 2-week pop-up gallery at Hoe Street Central in East London.

Paintings by Julie Caves that are an unabashed declaration of a love of colour.

This show will have a wide range of works for sale: still lifes, abstracts, and landscapes in oils and acrylics on canvas, wood panel and paper. Julie lives and works in Walthamstow so is really happy to be showing in her local community. This will be a chance to buy work directly from the artist at affordable prices.

When: February 17 - March 1, 2015
Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday 11am – 7pm

Where: 
Hoe Street Central
137 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17 4RT

For updates follow on Facebook.

Oil painting by Julie Caves

Resurrection: Life through Death in Midwinter

Resurrection: Life through Death in Midwinter

December 18, 2014 - January 20, 2015
Artefacto Bespoke Tattoo and Art Space
476 High Road Leytonstone, E11 3HN London

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"Traditionally in Northern European climes people would work through the spring,summer and early autumn and then retire in the dark months of winter. It was a time for celebrations, family gatherings, meetings, story telling at the fireside and artistic creation. Industry so to speak was limited to what could be done during daylight hours and at the candle or fire light...tapestries, jewelery, painting, storytelling, music, sagas, making furniture etc... People would eat what they had gathered, farmed, hunted etc.., they shared, they loved and they came together. Rather than a time concentrating on death,and on manufacturing and working, as it is in modern times of electricity and industrial revolution, winter as a time for creation. Like with the acorns and other seeds falling into the forest ground, ideas would grow and it was seen as a season in which the world regenerated. It was the season of the old wise crone, a time to remember ones ancestors in order to inform ones future. It was a time of sex and feasting. Dancing and merriment. Of re-energising. Of contemplation from which spring would burst forth...but always aware that it was in winter in which seeds would fall and burrow into the soil, animals would become with child etc. Life through death...a Resurrection in the making... Midwinter solstice is not only the darkest and longest night but is also marked by traditional cultures as the New Year, the time when the days begin to grow.A New Light within the darkness..."

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I have a small painting in the exhibition.

Julie Caves Resurrection
Oil painting on panel
2014

About Brick Lane at Espacio Gallery

About Brick Lane an exhibition at Espacio Gallery

The vibrant Brick Lane area of East London is the subject of artwork by 11 contemporary artists showing at Espacio Gallery in a two-week exhibition 18th-30th September, 2014.  Espacio Gallery is located at the top of Brick Lane so it is fitting that the gallery should hold this exhibition, which reflects on the distinctive and fascinating attributes of this unique area.

Venue: Espacio Gallery, 159 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 7DG

Dates: 18th – 30th September, 2014
1–7pm daily (1–5pm Tuesday 30th September)
Private View on 18th September , 6–9pm

Participating artists: Graham Asker, Mark Bell, Julie Caves, Julie Eccles, Ahmed Farooqui, Esperanza Gómez-Carrera, Nick Hazzard, Ruth Jones, Ralph Overill, Liz Whiteman Smith, Sara Wickenden

Then there is Art Floats

We took the art to the people!

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Art Floats
July 5th and 12th, 2014

Images from the exhibition:

As part of the Leytonstone Arts Trail 2014, Waltham Forest Arts Club, an artist-led organisation that creates community art projects and organises member exhibitions throughout the year, took an art exhibition out into the community, stopping to set up the exhibition for a short time and then moved to the next location.  This way we expanded the Arts Trail out from the centre.  

We were happy when we were loaned a milk float for the two mornings of the project.  We built the project around the float and named it ‘Art Floats’.  Unfortunately at the last minute the dairy found out their insurer had changed their mind and they had to withdraw.  With such a short time left Arts Club settled on a 7-seater and modified the display system for the artworks.  The car was decorated with balloons to go along with the original name.‘Art Floats’ was a mobile art exhibition in three locations on the two Saturdays of the Leytonstone Arts Trail, July 5th and 12th.  Starting at Hollow Ponds, across from the Alfred Hitchcock Hotel, at 10:00, it moved to St John’s Church near the tube station for 11:30 and the final setting-up of the exhibition was at 1:00 at Langthorne Park.  It was a quick-change take down of the exhibition each time with the group of artists following after the car in public transport with banners and signs saying: 'Follow us to Art Floats!'

Between Ingurgitate and Inhale exhibition

Between Ingurgitate and Inhale

12 artists from Waltham Forest Arts Club
Illustration, photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture

E17 Art Trail Venue 150

May 30 - June 21 *extended to June 28*

Evening View Sat 31 May, 6.30-8.30pm

at Pictorem Gallery, East London

Artists:

Brett Banks

Valeria Bateson

Michael Bowles

Julie Caves

Ad Christodoulou

Kim Chang Sook

Natalie Gray

Louise Gridley

H Locke

Robert Jackson

Katja Rosenberg

Julia Spicer

Organised by Julie Caves and Katja Rosenberg

(Thank you to Helen Porter and Matt McKenzie for their assistance with brainstorming the great title.)

My E17 Art Trail 2014

For 16 days the E17 postcode in East London is even more art-focussed than usual, and that's a lot!
Here is a list of the places you can find me during the E17 Art Trail.
I hope to squeeze in some time to get around the trail and see some of the other amazing art as well!

Between Ingurgitate and Inhale
I am organising this exhibition with Katja Rosenberg and am also showing a painting.
at Pictorem Gallery
May 30 - June 21

Art Grows on Trees
We are making work to give away.
On the trees in the Town Square.
The 3 weekends of the Trail starting May 31.

The Allure of Leaves
A 3-person show on the theme of trees and leaves.
Valeria Bateson, Julie Caves, and H Locke
at 25 West Avenue Rd
June 1-2

At Home at the Mill
I will have a painting in this group show at the community centre.
The Mill on Coppermill Lane
May 29 - July 5

Small Habits 
at the Hornbeam

I will have a small drawing in this show.

458 Hoe Street
May 29 – June 14

Nooks, Crannies and Niches
I will have sculptures in this Waltham Forest Arts Club exhibition organised by Julian Beere 
at The Maker's Yard 
June 11-15

Little Free Library
I am painting one of these amazing objects.
Mine will be at Arts and Crusts Cafe
There are 12 libraries you can visit in the Little Free Library E17 Project
Starting May 31

BAGT Silent Auction
I will have four paintings in the auction in the corridors of Blackhorse Lane Studios.
at 114 Blackhorse Lane
Online from June 1st - ends June 8th 6pm.

Blackhorse Lane Open Studios
I am one of 28 artists who are opening our workspaces.  I will have finished works and works in progress. I just have to clear a space for people to get in.
at 114 Blackhorse Lane
June 6-8

Dancing and Drawing Through Time
I am organising a drawing event along with Lissa Chapman.  Please come along and draw the figure in motion!  Hosted by Waltham Forest Arts Club.  The last day of the Trail, a great way to finish up!
at Orford House in the village
June 15

My drawing in the Face Value exhibition

Face Value exhibition
April 3rd - May 24th

61 artworks exploring portraiture.

at
The Mill
7-11 Coppermill Lane
Walthamstow
London
E17 7HA

Among the 61 artworks in the exhibition are my 'A Glimpse of Beard' drawing in the lower right
and Valeria Bateson's self portrait in the upper left.

Espacio Gallery website

I like the exhibition snapshots that form the slideshow on the Espacio Gallery website.

Here is one of the slides showing my painting 'Planting the Seed' on the left-

'Temptation' exhibition at Espacio Gallery Nov 2012

An Interview with Artist Julie Caves

Read Lisa Takahashi's interview with me about my practice and the Curiosity exhibition.
On Show and Full of Curiosity: An Interview with Artist Julie Caves 

Curiosity Exhibition Press

Curiosity exhibition Press

Review of Curiosity exhibition on Let's Make Lots Of Monet blog.

a-n Interface - What's On.

The Curiosity exhibition is listed in Axis members news!

Very pleased to have been chosen by Time Out Art for a listing of my Curiosity exhibition! Where it is also getting some good reviews from the public.

Just in time for Frieze Week in London!

The Whole Picture No.3

The Whole Picture No.3 is an acrylic painting cut into 25 pieces. Each piece has been given an identifying code as to its place in the picture. Each piece is an individual painting, but it is also part of a greater whole. The pieces will each be “picked” during Art Grows on Trees, part of the E17 Art Trail 2012. Perhaps one day they will be re-united and the recipients can see the whole picture.

Acrylic on Fabriano paper, Julie Caves 22x30inches.

Art Grows on Trees

Every year on the long pathway to the Town Square the trees will grow pieces of art to be picked!
Art Grows on Trees is one of the Waltham Forest Arts Club's projects for the E17 Art Trail.

I have made two series of small works on paper for this event.
The Whole Picture 2.
I created a 22x30in acrylic painting on paper and cut it into 28 pieces. They each make a nice artwork that can be framed or posted on the wall. Plus there is the possibility that sometime in the future all 28 recipients will get together and the pieces of the painting will be reunited and they can see the whole picture.


Blue Birds mini prints.
After taking a class with Stephen Fowler at Falkiner's I carved a set of 3 stamps in the shapes of pigeons which I have been drawing a lot lately.
I then drew on the stamps with ink pencils and printed them onto paper and added some painted details.


Now I just need to package them up for hanging in the trees during the E17 Art Trail!