..I came to a conclusion that the Düsseldorf painting was a beautiful “question” whereas the Museum work was a beautiful “answer”. There is an amazing spatial coda being played out in this red interior - and one created like the vast majority of Matisse’s works through synthesised observation.
Read MorePeter Hide Sculptures at Poussin Gallery
...I did not really consider issues of weight or mass in apprehending the sculptures. As a painter I probably come at it from a slightly different angle anyway.
John McLean exhibition
I went to see John McLean’s new show at Poussin Gallery Bermondsey with Steve Lewis the sculptor. The show had works from various times including a painted sculpture, a couple of small constructions in wood and card and several oval paintings