Hammering out a poem News from the School of Art, Architecture and Design

Peter Clossick will speak about the philosophy and ideas behind his figurative paintings from the 1980's to today.

Hammering Out A Poem - Painting, Process, Practice

Fine artist Peter Clossick will speak at The Cass on Thursday 3 May, 6.30pm - 8.00pm in the Wash Houses.

Peter Clossick NEAC, past president of The London Group, will speak about the philosophy and ideas behind his figurative paintings from the 1980's to today.

The discussion will centre on the authenticity of the art object in the 21st century as the halo around art grows ever brighter in our commercial celebrity world, even as the light source, the artwork, vanishes from view. When Peter has finished speaking, there will be a lively discussion with the audience, followed by drinks.

"It is the business of a painter not to contend with nature, but to make something out of nothing in attempting which he must almost of necessity become poetical." John Constable 1776-1837

Peter also has a solo exhibition entitled "Hammering Out A Poem", 9 June to 7th July 2018, Felix & Spear Gallery, 71 St Mary's Road, Ealing, London W5 5RG. Opening night private view - 8 June, 6-8pm.