Rob Curtis
URBAN SHADOWS
Tuesday 4th to Saturday 15th September 2018
Tuesday to Sunday, 11am – 5pm (closed Mondays)
Private View Monday 3rd September 5 - 8.30pm
Working from lino blocks, using wood-engraving and etching tools to produce the fine detail of these imaginary and broad geometric strctures, Rob enjoys exploring contrasts between light and shadow, and working up from black backgrounds to create three-dimensional effects. These limited edition prints (usually numbering 20) have been produced over 12 years while Rob has been working for the NHS in London.
Artist's Statement
Living and working in inner London, I’m mainly interested in urban outdoor subjects. My views are always imaginary, though occasionally based on places I know (Kings Canyon, WC2ISH, 3am). I particularly enjoy imagining the cityscapes, often unseen by its inhabitants, of rooftops stretching to the horizon, the contrast between the broad geometrical structure of buildings, and the small changes to their appearance made by their inhabitants, whether by lighted windows, graffiti or scattered rubbish. I also love exploring contrasts between light and shadow, and working up from black backgrounds to create three-dimensional effects. The prints in this show cover about 12 years. They’re printed from lino blocks which have been cut with wood-engraving and etching tools (allowing greater detail than would be possible otherwise). They’re printed in small editions – usually numbering 20 – after which the lino blocks deteriorate and become impossible to use. I’ve been working locally as a Rehabilitation Assistant in Wandsworth for 6 years, and have worked for the NHS in different roles around London for 11 years. Earlier, I studied at Art Colleges for a total of 5 years, gaining a BA (Hons) degree in Illustration at the University of Plymouth.
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