Bonington - Nottingham Trent University
Dongchi Xie (China)
I took these photographs in Autumn because during this season, the colour of the trees is very strong. The brook running through the autumn scene is almost like a mirror. The pictures were taken in picturesque Yichun-Langxiang.
Ismael Shivute (Namibia)
As an artist Ismael is inspired by the natural environment, recycled or used materials and the feel of things made by hand. He attempts to inspire those who look at his work with his innovation, creativity and the practicality of the methods he uses to make the work. Ismael feels that his art reflects a unique Namibian identity, as well as his own identity as a young artist struggling to survive in the world. Ismael always makes use of recycled and found materials, mostly metals and wire, because they are locally available at no cost, but also because they reflect a distinction that he admires. This distinctive character is partly to do with the previous life that the materials had, the rusty colour, suppleness and also the texture make the artworks come to life and give them a wonderful sense of humour. He also likes to combine certain characteristics of animals and people to get a very expressive result.
James Lewis (UK)
James is currently an MA student in Printmaking at The Royal College of Art. Some of his recent exhibitions include ‘Blue Gas’, Crate Gallery, London and ‘The Second Exhibition’, CGP, London.
Niandong Wang (China)
The contrast between the strong subconscious desire and the public target for sex consumption has removed the truth of life and the truth of desires, to the extent that the imaged cultural consumption bears no relation to the physical existence of the human being, but turning into the virtual symbolized way for existence. From this point, Niandong Wang sees from a man’s perspective through life’s presentations and touches the individual secrets, the secrets of the time, in the psychological reflections.
Polly Shave (UK)
The human body and relationships between them have always been important to Polly's work, as well as personal perceptions and interpretations of the photographic medium. Victus Pellis focuses on the body in an abstract way. It is a pseudo molecular and biological study, using images of “cells” and “microscopic bacteria” to create aesthetic patterns that do not scientifically prove the nature of human biology, but display elements of it. Polly has used her own body to create this, almost as an experiment to understand the chemistry of herself. The “microscopic” images she has produced have not been created “in the lab” or under a microscope, but by using cameraless photographic methods such as photograms and ink stains that contain a trace of human tissue. The work is an experiment, both of the abstract representation of her body and the viewer’s interpretation of the images. The chemistry that exists in the human body is represented through photographic chemistry.
Rachael Colley (UK)
Rachael's work explores the intrigue surrounding the juxtaposition of unusual material constructs against the body. The material based compositions are intended to engage the viewer via nostalgia or their seductive, concealed properties. The methods used to create the work reference traditions in baking, the basic rustic knowledge that is passed effortlessly down the generations. Her intent is to instil a preciousness in the banal via its material transformation, as well as to utilize jewellery’s role as social signifier in order to challenge the public’s preconceived ideas of both the practice of Craft and its aims.
Saara Nekomba (Namibia)
These mixed media paintings have been created using beads, textiles and collages. Sara’s work attempts to recreate the dance movements of traditional ceremonial dancers of the Ndonga people. The bright colours reflect their traditional costumes and the decorative beads used to create the work are often worn during these dances. The artwork, intentionally abstract, depicts beating drums and stamping feet with the intent to excite and inspire its viewers with the dancers emerging from the colourful background. Citing colour as her main source of inspiration through the African landscapes and bright textiles surrounding her, Sara uses fabric and beads in her artwork to create an authentic and three dimensional appearance. She views her work as accessible to all, but in particular women with whom she works with at community projects such as Visual Artists Namibia workshops, spreading creative skills in isolated communities. She has most recently exhibited in ‘New Beginnings’, Omba Gallery and ‘Ghetto Soldier’ at JMAC.
Shaoning Wang (China)
Shaoning Wang is a student in the Art Department of Women School. The title of her 2012 work is “Mei Flower”. When the Chinese Mei Flower blooms in Spring, it is the sign of a prosperous year ahead as it is a symbol of luck and happiness.
Sofia Voronina (Russia) The photographs and objects which Sofia creates enter her life naturally. She has never set a goal to achieve nor has she started creative processes from an idea. Images appear by themselves from life and environment. Sofia sees objects and they are interesting to her because of their shape. Sofia photographs them, as if examining, trying to understand their interior. As a result she feels a brand new object appears which does not at all resemble what she has actually photographed.
Xiaotong Xu (China)
Weifang is a famous city of history and culture. It is rich in resources, culture and kites! New Year paintings and paper cutting contests are a folk art. I have witnessed their growing city, every aspect of their style. I create art so people will love this city and learn its culture.
Xuying Wang (China)
Through the eyes of a cloth bear, which is made of various small thing, this design represents life. In this way, a big subject is presented from a small perspective.
Yuan Cao (China)
Honest, enthusiastic and good at communication. I have a passion for life and an interest in photography. I often notice wonderful moments in life and use the camera to record them. To me, life consists of countless wonderful moments, so I like photography which provides me with the power to capture the beauty.
Other artists showing their work are:
Chase Walker (Liberia)
Danna Eeskivi (Estonia)
Yanrui Zheng (China)
Zhouzhou Ye (China)
