The Palimpsest exhibition in Germany

'Chocolate Factory' (detail)
Julie Caves
Rice paper, candy floss sticks, lollipop sticks, acrylic paint. 30x120cm , double-sided.
Currently in the 'Palimpsest' exhibition in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany organised by Katja Rosenberg.

My Raffle Painting for the Mill Fundraiser

The Mill charity postcard raffle is over so I can reveal my 'mystery' painting.

Made for the "The Greatest little Art Show & Raffle 2"  

'Ride'. Oil painting on primed paper 10x15cm. 

Julie Caves. July 2016

The Greatest Little Art Show 2

I have made a small painting especially for this secret-postcard fundraising art event in aid of The Mill and Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelters. It is a secret so you will have to guess which is mine.

Exhibition: 8 September – 1 October 2016
Raffle draw: 1 October.
Online raffle sales close 30 Sept at 6pm sharp.

"The Greatest little Art Show & Raffle 2" 
100 postcard-sized pieces of art to raffle, donated by local special needs school children, artists, local luminaries and a very famous street artist. 

The funds raised this year will help pay our rent and keep us open to all for another year, also help pay for up to 50 local people to have a warm bed for the night in the emergency night shelter.

The exhibition and raffle runs 8th September until 1st October.  Private view, Thursday 8th September 6.30-9.30 
There's also a closing gala, Saturday 1 October 10-4 at The Mill, there will be mocktails, cake and of course the raffle which starts at 2pm.  All the postcards will be on display, you can meet most of the artists and you'll be the first to taste our new mocktails- The Mill Mojito & The Coppermill Sunset. 

The Mill 
7-11 Coppermill Lane 
London 
E17 7HA 
Nearest station St. James Street which is only 13 mins from Liverpool Street station. 

Raffle tickets can be bought in person at The Mill during its normal opening hours or from the comfort of your own mobile phone http://themill- coppermill.org/greatest- little-art-show-e17-2/ NB online sales close 30 sept at 6pm sharp. I'd like to thank all the artist for their time, kindness and talent. This would not be possible without them also, The Mills volunteers and the kind generosity of our exhibition sponsors, Estates17, Jacksons Art Supplies and Pictorem Framers. 

After the Sea

After The Sea
An exhibition on the seafront in Margate.
29 September - 30 October 2016

Look out of the window of Bernie’s Chocolate Bar and you’ll see the shining Margate sands, the sea and across the harbour the Turner Contemporary. Inside, for the whole month of October, the walls will be filled with work by two artists: Julie Caves (that's me) and H Locke. The exhibition will include over 30 paintings, drawings and prints.

Having set up a studio in Margate in 2014, Julie Caves and H Locke spend a lot of time by the sea – beachcombing, painting and drawing – with regular pit stops in Bernie’s to defrost from the off-season wintery seaside weather. They have explored Margate and Cliftonville during the recent years of transition for the area and this has heavily influenced the work they are showing.

After The Sea 

Bernie’s Chocolate Bar

2-14 High Street
Margate 

CT9 1AT

'Margate 3'
Julie Caves
2015
oil on canvas, 80x100cm

Thanet Open Studios 2016

I am participating in Thanet Open Studios this year with the makers collective Made in Margate. The exhibition includes 25 artists showing at Viking Gallery in Cliftonville, Margate.

13 & 14 August, then 18-21 August with an open evening on Saturday 13 August 2016.

Viking Gallery
Cliftonville Avenue
Margate
CT9 2AH

I will be showing a series of small (15x15cm) oil on linen paintings.

Nine paintings by Julie Caves from a series of small (15x15cm) oil on linen paintings

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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.'

Painting Without Beginning or End

Painting Without Beginning or End

An exhibition of paintings by Julie Caves - darkness, light, colour and texture. Part of the 9-day long East London arts festival- the Leytonstone Arts Trail (2-10 July 2016)

In the Function Room of the lovely, re-opened Heathcote Arms - 344 Grove Green Rd, London E11 4EA. (You will pass through this room if you are heading to their very nice garden.) A 5-minute walk from Leytonstone station. 

The pub is open: 12-Midnight Mon-Thu; 12-1am Fri & Sat; 12-Midnight Sun.

Facebook event page.

Leytonstone Arts Trail 2016

This will be the ninth Leytonstone Arts Trail!

Preview evenings on 30th June and 1st July will kick-off the Trail which runs 2-10 July 2016.

68 exhibitions, two full pages of events plus projects like the Gateposts Project.

You can flip through the guide soon on the website and in the meantime on the website you can read more about the artists and exhibitions.  When they are printed you'll be able to pick up a guide at the Stone Space Gallery, the Leytonstone Library, both near Leytonstone station, and many of the participating venues.

I will be participating in a few exhibitions and events:

I will have six to eight large paintings in the events room at the Heathcote Arms pub (you will pass it on the corner if you are walking from Leytonstone station to Norlington Road Studios.) My two paintings in the Waltham Forest Arts Club show at St John’s are a result of looking at gravitational waves a few years ago. I am working on some sculptures for that show as well; I am primarily a painter but often turn to sculpture when creating site specific work. I am making small acrylic paintings on paper from my Whole Picture series for the Art Grows on Trees in the churchyard. For the ‘Gateposts Project’ I will have a paper sculpture in a tree, some small art to take away and a pouch of flyers from my Have A Nice Day project (2004-ongoing) in the front garden of art lovers in Leytonstone.

Serena Joy - World Book Night 2016

A collaborative book, 'Serena Joy', was created by a group of 43 book artists for World Book Night 2016. The ideas were based on The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood.

Read about the project on the website - Centre for Fine Print Research at UWE Bristol.

A video of all the artworks being put into sets.

My Stamp for the Project

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.

Confluence Exhibition

Confluence
13-18 October 2015
Espacio Gallery, London

11 painters, 2 sculptors and 1 photographer.

Mavis Barber, Robin Beuscher, Julie Caves, Coulsoom, Isabelle Fouque,
Beth Gadd, Nasser Ghazizadeh, Gerd Jahns, Caroline Guth, Ronald Hernandez,
Rosana Miracco, Sarah Nabarro, Yuki Otake, Nara Walker. 
Organised by Carlos de Lins.

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Confluence exhibition October 2015
Two paintings by Julie Caves
Sculpture by Robin Beuscher

Confluence exhibition October 2015
Three paintings on the left by Julie Caves
Three paintings on the right by Nara Walker

Confluence exhibition October 2015
Paintings by Julie Caves

Confluence exhibition October 2015
Painting by Julie Caves

The Whole Picture 2015

I have made another painting - cut it into 30 pieces and marked the back with a number showing its place in the whole painting - 'The Whole Picture 2015'.

I am distributing the small artworks at the annual even hosted by curator Katja Rosenberg, Art Grows on Trees, part of the E17 Art Trail.

One small goat sitting in the grass

'One small goat sitting in the grass': a show by BHL artists.
A group exhibition in the Project Space during Blackhorse Lane Studios Open Weekend.
I have a painting in the show.
It has been curated by Neil Irons.

Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th, 2015
12-6pm each day
Preview evening Friday June 5th 6-9pm

Explore the Art Scene within 5 minutes of Blackhorse Road Tube!
Part of the Blackhorse Trek segment of the E17 Art Trail.

Also Open Studios, Silent Auction, Kids Quiz, Exhibitions.
Barbican Arts Group Trust studio complex with over 28 contemporary artists.

Blackhorse Lane Studios
114 Blackhorse Lane
London
E17 6AA

20 minutes from the West End by tube or train.
On Blackhorse Lane between the Gnome House and the Blackhorse Workshops.

https://www.facebook.com/BlackhorseLaneStudios

http://www.barbicanartsgrouptrust.co.uk/blackhorse-lane-studios

Artists in Wonderland

Artists in Wonderland

an exhibition at Espacio Gallery
2-14 June, 2015
A Private View will be held on Thursday 4th June from 6–9 pm with special performances.
Running for 12 days the exhibition includes tea parties and talks for visitors.

'More Cake'
by Julie Caves
One cake with currants, prism, photography, digital printing.

'Alas For Poor Alice'
by Julie Caves
15-inch high door made of card, glue and acrylic paint
installed behind existing gallery curtain

Performances & Events

*At the preview evening on June 4th illustrator H Locke will be in character for a riddle performance of 'Drink Me'. 

*On Saturdays June 6th and 13th we will have tea and cakes 2-4 pm.

*On Sunday June 7th we will have dramatic readings of Lewis Carroll's poetry at regular intervals by Wayne Pottinger. Approximate times: 1:45 to 2pm, 2:45 to 3pm and 3:45 to 4pm.

*On Thursday 11th June at 7pm there will be a talk by Mark Richards, Chairman of the Lewis Carroll Society (1998-2013)- 'Alice's Journey from Spoken Story to Gallery Wall'.

Animation by Peter Lang.

One of Whitechapel Gallery's top 5 First Thursday Exhibitions!


Curiouser and Curiouser!

Eleven contemporary artists from Spain, the USA and the UK have immersed themselves in the worlds Lewis Carroll created in his two books Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass and have timed this exhibition of their work to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the first publication of the books. From tiny details through to sweeping concepts, each artist has approached the ideas presented in 'Alice' from surprisingly different angles: from an interactive, mechanical sculpture, intricate drawings, complex prints and alarming sculpture through to imaginative character portraits, disorienting paintings and 3D-printed sculpture.

Participating artists: Graham Asker, Julie Caves, Mireia Donat Melús, Valerie Gladwin Montgomery, Esperanza Gómez-Carrera, Nick Hazzard, Ruth Jones, Peter Lang, Matt Smith, Liz Whiteman Smith, Sara Wickenden.


Espacio Gallery, 159 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 7DG. Free entry.
Open from 2nd – 14th June, 1–7pm daily apart from Sundays 1–5pm. Shut Mondays.

click for larger view

For further information:

Twitter (Artists in Wonderland)
Twitter (Espacio Gallery)
Espacio Gallery website
Espacio Gallery Facebook Page
Jackson's Art Supplies

Blackhorse Lane Studios Open Weekend

Blackhorse Lane Studios Open Weekend
Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th, 2015
12-6pm each day
Preview evening Friday June 5th 6-9pm

Explore the Art Scene within 5 minutes of Blackhorse Road Tube!
Part of the Blackhorse Trek segment of the E17 Art Trail.

Open Studios, Silent Auction, Kids Quiz, Exhibitions.
Barbican Arts Group Trust studio complex with over 28 contemporary artists.

Blackhorse Lane Studios
114 Blackhorse Lane
London
E17 6AA

20 minutes from the West End by tube or train.
On Blackhorse Lane between the Gnome House and the Blackhorse Workshops.

Facebook Page

Facebook Event Page

Artists:
Michelle Reader, Francesco deManicor, Jonet Harley-Peters, Ross Hansen, Pauline Evans, Duncan Evans, Julie Caves, Charlotte Gerrard, Neil Irons, Franki Austin, JP Mas, Nickie Counsell, Elizabeth de Monchaux, Charlotte Hodes, Tam Joseph, Matthew Krishanu, Valerie Large, Helen Maurer, Katrin Mäurich, Lucile Montague, Daniela Rizzi, Sandie Sutton, Barry Sykes, Emma Talbot, Asger Gjerrdvik, Anja Borowicz, Marijke Vasey, Denise Hickey, Benjamin Parker, Jacinta Appleby.

Thank you to Jackson's Art Supplies for providing the prizes for the Kid's Quiz.

BABE 2015: BRISTOL ARTISTS BOOK EVENT

BABE 2015: BRISTOL ARTISTS BOOK EVENT

April 11 - 12, 2015

Spread over 3 floors more than 80 artist bookmakers, dealers and small presses come together at Arnolfini in Bristol to show and sell their work.
See you there!

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BABE 2015

BABE Bristol Artists Book Event
April 11-12
Spread over 3 floors more than 80 artist bookmakers, dealers and small presses from Bristol and around the world will come together at Arnolfini to show and sell their work. Organized by the Centre for Fine Print Research

Julie Caves/Little Black Press
Little Black Press is a micro publisher of artists' books and prints located in NorthEast London.
Julie Caves is interested in colour, text, drawing and collections.
http://www.juliecaves.com
https://twitter.com/juliecaves
http://juliecaves.blogspot.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/ALittleBlackPress
http://serendipitypress.wordpress.com

Julie Caves. Detail from 'Homage to an Oval', 2015.

Finished paintings for Colourful Language pop-up exhibition

Photos of details of many of the small paintings I am finishing up for the 'Colourful Language' pop-up exhibition at Hoe Street Central, East London, E17 4RT.

February 17th - March 1, 2015.

Detail shot of an oil landscape finished today. Julie Caves

A small detail of today's oil painting.  Julie Caves

Detail of an oil painting finished today. Julie Caves

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

Misbehaviour Exhibition Travels to London

Misbehaviour Exhibition

“Misbehaviour”, a group art exhibition curated by Katja Rosenberg, showed at CMR Gallery in Redruth, Cornwall from 8 - 29 October, 2014.  It was a large group of artists from the UK and beyond. The full catalogue is available as PDF download here.

The exhibition will now travel to London.  So if you missed it you have another chance.

The group of artists will be even larger and the exhibition will be at the gorgeous Art Pavilion in Mile End (Victoria Park, East London) for ten days - Friday 13 to Sunday 22 February, 2015.

I will be showing 6 small oil paintings on panel.

Julie Caves
Oil painting on panel, 20x25cm
'Misbehaviour: Meringue'