TEN + cadw present an exhibition of new works by laura ford. ford unveils a series of new sculptures inside wales’ iconic castell coch [red castle], as visitors are invited to discover over 20 works created by one of the uk’s leading contemporary artists
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cyflwyna TEN + cadw arddangosfa o waith newydd gan laura ford. mae laura ford yn dadorchuddio cyfres o gerfluniau newydd yng nghastell eiconig cymru, castell coch, a gwahoddir ymwelwyr i ddarganfod dros 20 o weithiau sydd wedi eu creu gan un o artistiaid cyfoes mwyaf blaenllaw’r DU
am ymholiadau prynu cysylltwch â cat gardiner, cyfarwyddwr oriel TEN.
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laura ford studied at bath academy of art between 1978-82 including a period at the cooper union school of art, new york. her tutors included michael pennie, richard deacon, nick pope, antony gormley, peter randall-page, shelagh cluett + anish kapoor. she was included in new contemporaries in 1982 before joining the postgraduate sculpture course at chelsea School of art in london
while still a student, she participated in the 1983 survey exhibition, the sculpture show at the serpentine + hayward galleries alongside artists including, richard wentworth, tony cragg, david nash + many of her tutors. 27 years later she participated in the british art show 5 alongside a new array of british artists that included phyllida barlow, jeremy deller, michael landy + susan hiller, tracy emin + sarah lucas. in 2005 she represented wales in the venice biennale
her work is represented in many public collections including; tate, the victoria + albert museum, government art collection, potteries museum, national museums + gallery of wales; museum of modern art, university of iowa; arts council of great britain; contemporary art society; unilever plc; penguin books; oldham art gallery, the new art gallery walsall, the glynn vivian art gallery, the meijier gardens, grand rapids usa + the gateway foundation, st. louis, as well as numerous private collections
her sculptures are faithful representations of fantasy with sometimes bitter sweet + menacing qualities mixed with tenderness. she uses humour + an acute observation of the human condition to engage with wider social + political issues. her work is intensely crafted but playful, and she has used a range of media to realise her work including, drawing, painting, performance, set design + has increasingly taken on the challenge of public art alongside museum + gallery shows
'ford provides us with acutely graphic renditions of human emotion, mental + physical. her imagery is all about remembering + giving memory clarity.'
dr. penelope curtis
laura ford lives + works in camden, alongside her husband, the sculptor andrew sabin + their three children
part home gallery, part members club, TEN. is a timely and indicative take on the traditional gallery model. TEN was established in 2010 by gallerist-curator cat gardiner
the TEN. home gallery acts as the hub for gallery exhibitions + couples as a by appointment viewing space in-between shows. the gallery also works with its artists, alongside public + private institutions, to host events + off-site exhibitions for its clients and followers that enrich their knowledge + appreciation of contemporary art
specialising in contemporary welsh art and representing some of the very best emerging + established artists, TEN. has gained repute as a trusted foundation for exhibiting + promoting the highest quality contemporary art to both beginner + seasoned collectors
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Credits:
photography by Jon Poutuney and TEN.