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Ian Rawling: Familiar and Found
York Fine Arts is delighted to announce its first solo exhibition of work by much-loved and collected pastel artist Ian Rawling, PS. From curios to the conventional, cars to culinary delights, ‘Ian Rawling: Familiar and Found’ showcases a spectacular selection of work that highlights Ian’s unparalleled ability to transform everyday subjects into extraordinary observations. Sometimes familiar and sometimes long since forgotten, Ian applies his acute observation and exceptional skill to find and elevate that which is often overlooked, unveiling the entrancing elements and details within.
A pastel artist working within the realm of contemporary realism, Ian strikes the perfect balance of impeccable precision and intuitive imagination. Favouring simple compositions and a limited colour palette, he uses soft pastels and pastel pencils as well as charcoal for his work, taking deliberate care to emphasise imperfections, textures and highlights. He methodically applies a range of techniques with his work, giving thoughtful consideration to mark-making methods and surface textures to achieve the desired outcome. While realism is his primary aim, Ian enjoys the fact that small details of his process and techniques remain and are revealed to viewers upon closer inspection.
It is Ian’s scrupulous attention to detail and overarching vision that has made him a standout artist amongst his contemporaries. His work demands viewers to pause and savour the intricacies of everyday life; each mark tells a story, each imperfection a testament to the beauty found in the seemingly mundane. Unsurprisingly, his work has received both affection and acclaim from galleries, societies and collectors alike. In just a few short years, he has won a host of awards including the Visitors Choice Award at the Pastel Society in both 2018 and 2019. In 2023, he was selected for the prestigious Light Prize exhibition, cementing his place amongst the rising stars of Northern Art and beyond.
A pastel artist working within the realm of contemporary realism, Ian strikes the perfect balance of impeccable precision and intuitive imagination. Favouring simple compositions and a limited colour palette, he uses soft pastels and pastel pencils as well as charcoal for his work, taking deliberate care to emphasise imperfections, textures and highlights. He methodically applies a range of techniques with his work, giving thoughtful consideration to mark-making methods and surface textures to achieve the desired outcome. While realism is his primary aim, Ian enjoys the fact that small details of his process and techniques remain and are revealed to viewers upon closer inspection.
It is Ian’s scrupulous attention to detail and overarching vision that has made him a standout artist amongst his contemporaries. His work demands viewers to pause and savour the intricacies of everyday life; each mark tells a story, each imperfection a testament to the beauty found in the seemingly mundane. Unsurprisingly, his work has received both affection and acclaim from galleries, societies and collectors alike. In just a few short years, he has won a host of awards including the Visitors Choice Award at the Pastel Society in both 2018 and 2019. In 2023, he was selected for the prestigious Light Prize exhibition, cementing his place amongst the rising stars of Northern Art and beyond.
Open Monday-Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm. Free entry.
York Fine Arts
83 Low Petergate
York North Yorkshire YO1 7HY
Fri 14 Jun to Sun 7 July
Website:
www.yorkfinearts.co.uk
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