We are pleased to present our third solo exhibition with Iain Cheesman.

Iain’s art practice is varied and expansive, it is multi-disciplinary with footprints in sculpture, poetry, drawing and painting. There is often an underlying sense of humour within his work, and in equal measure there is often more serious concerns on life and how it is to be human.

The materials he uses are diverse and vary between bodies of work, from self-milled timber, felt, found objects, embroidery, stainless steel tube and rod, welded PVC rod, paint.

With this exhibition we present a series of paintings and small scale sculpture.

The paintings are like bruises on skin. I put down paint, pigment and binder. I rub these elements into the canvas and then partially rub them away; it is a process of mixing and messing, building and reducing, in a performative way.
The paintings are landscapes we might be familiar with, but then they have alien qualities too, with imposters inserting themselves within, or upon, a bruised land.

I have also included some small sculptural elements into the exhibition, they are like protest objects; I call them the ‘Objectors’ ! Small painted spheres with one word poems, or embroideries (thank you Sarah) that are illustrators; a cultural pastime that takes us back in time.

*Then there are the Welded plastic words that grow out of plinths, the op shop found brushes… alien ships with messages to our leaders. I have a written message for them… I love this land, but I love the untouched parts the most.

Amen

We will have an opening to welcome the works on Wednesday, September 2nd from 5-7pm. Please join us, Iain will be present. To receive a preview catalogue of works once available please use the link below.

Image:
New Zen Land, 2025
Oil on linen, 1000x1200mm.