Victor Pasmore
Untitled
1992
113 × 140.3 cm /
3ft 8 1/2 × 4ft 7 1/4 ins
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Clive Barker
Vase (Column)
1975
124.5 × 37 × 22 cm /
4ft 1 × 1ft 2 9/16 × 8 5/8 ins
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Our Works of the Month are by Victor Pasmore and Clive Barker. Pasmore's 'Untitled' painting from 1992 has been chosen from our critically-acclaimed exhibition Victor Pasmore: From Constructions to Spray Paint which continues until 29 January 2012. Click here
Victor Pasmore (1908-98) was a major figure in the revival of Constructivism in Britain following World War II. His constructions are amongst his most familiar art works of the period and the iconic 'Apollo Pavilion' at Peterlee, which Pasmore designed in 1967, has just been Grade II listed. Pasmore then returned to a more lyrical style synonymous with his early paintings, in which colour and organic forms replaced the rigour and geometry of his static compositions. 'Untitled', 1992, is a wonderful example from this later period and is shown in the Artists' House alongside the sculpture 'Vase (Column)' by the pop artist Clive Barker.
Clive Barker studied at Luton College of Technology and Art from 1957-59. He subsequently worked for Vauxhall Motors, where he recognised the sculptural qualities of industrially produced objects. Barker’s 'Vase (Column)' is carved from oak and mahogany, and is typical of his use of everyday items which have been transformed into art works but still recall their former function - in this particular case, a giant spring and a wing nut.
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