Lot 142 - Richard Spare - Chat (detail)
Drypoint and watercolour on paper
2023
A6 (10x15cm)
Original Artwork
Signed on Verso
This auction is raising proceeds for The Hepatitis C Trust
ARTIST INFO
About
Richard Spare is a painter and printmaker. After studying painting at Maidstone College of Art in the 1970s, Richard embarked on a career that has seen him edition work for a number of leading contemporary artists including David Hockney, Robert Ryman and Jasper Johns among others. He has exhibited his own work internationally and has often displayed work in our own Summer Exhibition over the years. He first came to Hockney’s attention in 1977 working as his assistant. During their time together, Spare took charge of setting up an etching studio for him and observed Hockney creating sets for a Glyndebourne production of The Magic Flute. A decade later, Spare was working with Jasper Johns in New York, proofing and editioning complex carborundum prints.
Today, Spare focuses on producing his own work, drawing on themes of nature and travel. Based in Charlton, he works from a converted Victorian coach house. A homage to the art of printmaking, this specially designed studio is home to his lovingly restored antique etching presses.
Education
Maidstone College of Art 1971 - 1974
Select Exhibitions/Awards
2001-21
13 tours of Japan totalling over 200 solo exhibitions
2012
Guest International Artist, Melbourne, Australia
Solo Exhibitions in: Australia, Japan, Korea, United Kingdom
Selected Group Exhibitions
RA Summer Exhibitions. 1973–2023
44 Artworks selected for 30 Summer Exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts, London
Invited Artist at:
2016 The Original Print Show curated by Norman Ackroyd CBE RA, Zillah Bell Gallery, Thirsk, Yorkshire
2014-15 Painter Printmakers – The Six-Month Launch Exhibition of RA Art Sales, The Keeper's House, Royal Academy of Arts, London
2005 The Discerning Eye Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
2003 The Winter Print Fair, The Friends Room, Royal Academy of Arts, London
1997 The Discerning Eye Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
Gallery Representation
Public Collections
Art in Healthcare
Aston University Berlin Central and Regional Library
British Library
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
Chelmsford Museum
Federation University Australia
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Horsham Regional Art Gallery, Victoria, Australia
Hunterian Art Gallery
Imperial Health Charity
Leeds Art Gallery
Maidstone Museum
Museum of London
Museum of the Home
Penlee House Gallery and Museum
Royal Cornwall Museum
Trevelyan College, Durham University
University College London Hospitals Trust
Victoria and Albert Museum.
Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork
'Chat' detail, a glimpse into Richard's London Garden, where birds meet for a chat on the garden bench he renovated. Spring Bullfinch detail, a welcome spring visitor to the magnolia tree in Richard's London Garden. Honeysuckle detail, honeysuckle winds its way through the jasmine and clematis in Richard's front garden in London. A heavenly scent on a summer evening. All three are cropped from original drypoint and watercolour prints and are unique.
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