Art Academy London is excited to announce our inaugural Fundraising Auction and Dinner to be held at Christie’s London.
20.02.2020
The evening will be a celebration of our BA accreditation, including the announcement of our BA scholarship prize winner.
With the funds raised from the evening we will invest in;
- bursaries for our academic courses,
- local schoolchildren with providing free places on our Young Artists courses,
- support for art teachers through free professional development courses at a time of government underinvestment in art education,
- providing free tuition to local charities working with disabled artists
- providing low-cost studio space for artists in zone 1
- Updating our facilities to enable broader accessibility and to offer our students a high-quality experience.
The online silent auction will close at 6pm on the 20th and is for those who can’t attend the event. Please do take a look at what’s on offer and use the bidding form below. This form can also be used to bid on the six artworks by Art Academy London artists that will be auctioned live on the night by Christie’s Auctioneer Arlene Blankers,
SILENT Auction Lots
1. THE ART OF ABSTRACT PAINTING
Half-day team event taught at the Academy for up to 15 people. With a variety of exercises that result in a large inspiring painting that can be taken back to the office.
2. THE ART OF ABSTRACT SCULPTURE
Half-day team event (as above). Working in collage and clay, there will be warm-up exercises and a main exercise. The results will be photographed to take back to the office.
3. THE ART OF TEAM BONDING
Whole-day team event (as above) with a mix of mediums, from clay to abstract painting. The purpose of this day is to strengthen your organisation’s bonding, vision and values.
4. THE ART OF DRINK AND DRAW
A three hour team of 15 drawing session taught at any London address. An informative and social experience, including still life exercises and life drawing from a model.
5. THE ART OF MAKING CERAMICS
One day taster course in hand built ceramics. From pinching to coiling, attendees will learn essential clay techniques. For Saturday 18th April 2020, 10:30am-4:30pm.
6. THE ART OF DRAWING
One day taster course in drawing. Attendees will follow practical demonstrations to learn the basics of shape, tone and composition. For Saturday 4th April 2020, 10:30am-4:30pm.
7. THE ART OF THE TRENCH
Burberry heritage trench coat of your choice, to be selected at a personal fitting at their Bond Street store. Choose from four fits and colours, all crafted in the signature cotton gabardine, with alterations as required.
Kindly Donated by Burberry
8. THE ART OF HAND WRITING
One Paris Metropolis Edition Parker Pen designed by Rob Pepper. Usually only available in China.
Kindly Donated by Rob Pepper
9. THE ART OF DIGITAL PIANO
PX-S1000 Privia Digital Piano with touch panel display. The world’s slimmest piano, with 88 weighted keys, built-in speakers, bluetooth audio playback and compatibility with IOS and Android devices.
Kindly Donated by Casio
10. THE ART OF READING
A dazzling collection of six Phaidon best sellers. Including: Great Women Artists, Flying too Close to the Sun, Art in Time, Body of Art, Chromaphilia and Going Once.
Kindly Donated by Phaidon
11. THE ART OF SIR PETER BLAKE
Lord Mayor’s Show 800 Years 1215 – 2015. This silk screen print (from an edition of 800) was commissioned by the Lord Mayor of London to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the parade. Size: 699 x 913 mm.
Kindly Donated by Lance Trevellyan
12. THE ART OF HOGARTH
Walking tour for ten people of Hogarth’s London, led by Bridget Daly. Examine the artist’s work in situ and learn about how the people of London influenced him.
Kindly Donated by Tomas Chandler & Bridget Daly
13. THE ART OF COLLECTING
Two tickets for the launch of the Eye of the Collector fair, May 13th-15th 2020. Including works of art across all disciplines from ancient to contemporary. See works presented with a modern eye, without booths or boundaries.
Kindly Donated by Nazy Vassegh
14. THE ART OF MASTERPIECE LONDON
Four preview invitations to the Masterpiece Fair, valid for 24th June (or any day 25th June – 1st July). Visitors to this fair can view and buy the finest works of art, design, jewellery and furniture. Preview includes champagne.
Kindly Donated by Francesca Starling
15. THE ART OF CORNWALL
A week-long stay in a cottage in Sennen, Cornwall. Including tickets to Tate St Ives, Newlyn Art Gallery, and the Tremenheere Sculpture Garden. Available from 16th – 23rd May 2020.
Kindly Donated by Sue Spaull
16. THE ART OF A NIGHT IN THE TOWN
A one night stay for two adults at the Park Plaza London Riverbank, with breakfast and a complimentary dinner for two at Chino Latino. Liaise with the hotel for your first choice of dates.
Kindly Donated by Arthur Byng Nelson
17. THE ART OF PUB FOOD
Dinner for two at Tom Kerridge’s restaurant, the Hand and Flowers in Marlow. The only pub in the UK with two Michelin Stars. Dates subject to availability.
Kindly Donated by Beth Kerridge
18. THE ART OF DINING AT FREDERICK’S
Dinner for two at the family owned restaurant in Angel Islington, Frederick’s. Includes a bottle of house champagne. Not valid for Saturday night or December
Kindly Donated by FREDERICK”S
19. THE ART OF DINING AT SALLY CLARKE’S
Dinner and drinks for two at Sally Clarke, an arts restaurant in Notting Hill. The restaurant has been a favourite among artists including Lucian Freud. Dates to be arranged within the year.
Kindly Donated by Sophie Posgate
20. THE ART OF BLENDING CLARET
Bordeaux blending with James Handford MW, with 5 components of the wine bottled separately. Guided wine tasting for 14 people in their wine cellars on Old Brompton Road. Available evenings to be arranged with James.
Kindly Donated by James Handford
21. THE ART OF PINK CHAMPAGNE
Case of three Magnum bottles of Bollinger rosé. This highly polished rosé combines notes of plum, patisserie, cinnamon and spice. With structure, weight and harmony of vibrant flavours right across the palate.
Kindly Donated by Christopher Lines
22. THE ART OF SOUTH AFRICAN WINE
Six bottles of Vilafonte Series M. With the option of personalised bottles, signed by the proprietor. Including a private tutored wine tasting at any London address. Dates subject to availability.
Kindly Donated by Mike Ratcliffe
23. THE ART OF FUNGUS
A set of oak logs recently inoculated with the mycelium of three exotic mushrooms; oyster, shiitake and lions mane. When nurtured
the logs will grow delicious, health giving mushrooms for up to five years.
Kindly Donated by Arthur byng NeLson
24. THE ART OF FOOTBALL
Two tickets for a Premier League, FA Cup or Europa League match at the Emirates in Club Level. The best seats in the house, with half time drinks and programmes. Most fixtures available.
Kindly Donated by Paul Harris
25. THE ART OF RESTORATION
A tour of Joanna Shepard Conservation for three people, with champagne. The studio has treated a range of artworks, many of which feature challenging materials. Dates available from April 2020.
Kindly Donated by Joana Shepherd
26. THE ART OF MOUNTAINEERING
A day’s rock climbing or mountaineering in Snowdonia delivered by one of the most experienced Guides in the business, Mark Walker. At a max 1:2 ratio. Travel and accommodation not included. Available dates 23rd & 30th June 2020.
Kindly Donated by Mark Walker
27. THE ART OF WELL-BEING
A full health screen at the prestigious Samedaydoctor clinic off Harley Street. Experience a high quality service and minimal waiting time.
Kindly Donated by Melanie Gerlis
28. THE ART OF MEMENTOS
Cold cast bronze of a baby’s hands and feet by Academy tutor, Briony Marshall. Can be cast at any London address or at her Wandsworth studio
Kindly Donated by Briony Marshall
29. THE ART OF THE GREASY SPOON
Breakfast with the Academy’s Principal, Rob Pepper and two of our BA (Hons) Fine Art students. Discuss life at the Academy in a glamorous cafe in Elephant and Castle, followed by a tour of our Newington building.
Kindly Donated by Rob Pepper & BA Students
LIVE Auction Lots
ONE | ROB PEPPER, PRINCIPAL
(2020) THE TALE OF DAY BREAK
OIL ON CANVAS, 40 x 90 cm
Rob Pepper is collected internationally and two of his works were gifted by the British Prime Minister to President Xi of China. The Tale of Day Break is a celebration of life and a riot of colour as we reflect on the beauty and responsibilities we have in our world.
TWO | SUE SPAULL, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES
(2020) REFLECTIONS
OIL ON LINEN, 60 x 70 cm
Mark Doty wrote: “in a still life, there is no end to our looking, which has become allied with the gaze of the painter; we look in and in, to the world of things, in their ambiance of cool or warm light, in and in, as long as we can stand to look, as long as we take pleasure in looking.” Reflections focuses on the quality of the shape and form of the apples in the image, whilst using composition, light and tone to give the viewer a sense of the apples and their reflections floating in space. This creates a further dimension to the painting making the familiar unexpected and arresting the viewer’s gaze.
THREE | ALISON HAND, BA PROGRAMME LEADER
(2015) BIRDS
ACRYLIC ON BOARD, 60 x 60 cm
Birds explores the promise of an unfolding structure in a hidden landscape. Scaffolding becomes emblematic of human intervention and ideas of the monumental, but also of flux and transformation. Dusk acts as an atmospheric veil, partially revealing the built and the unbuilt.
FOUR | ROXANA HALLS, FD CONTEMPORARY PORTRAITURE PATHWAY LEADER
(2011) WALKING ON THE CEILING
OIL ON CANVAS, 91 x 122 cm
Walking The Ceiling, taken from Halls’ Shadow Play series, was exhibited in Hayhill Gallery in 2011. The Shadow Play paintings, with their evocative colour and pop-up confections, reference the then prevailing taste for vintage object and their aspiration to capture a quintessential Englishness. These works present the mise-en-scene of a rather ladylike world in a palette to match but one where all is in flux, flying through air or impossibly balanced.
FIVE | KATHERINE JONES, PRINT MANAGER
(2020) CLEAR SURFACE
COLLAGRAPH & BLOCK PRINT, 80 x 59.5 cm
Katherine Jones is a British printmaker, painter and collected by the V&A, Ashmolean Museum, Yale University Library and the House of Lords. Her work revolves around our perceptions of safety and danger, focusing on ordinary objects, spaces and buildings as a framework to begin to question these nebulous themes.
SIX | JULIAN WILD, FD SCULPTURE PATHWAY LEADER
(2020) STRIPPING THE WILLOW NO. 4
BRONZE, LACQUER AND PAINT
30 x 46 x 15 cm
This piece is part of series of sculptures that reference mankind’s intervention with nature. It draws on woodland management techniques and activities that rely on the plant’s ability to re- grow. The bronze geometric arch mimics a natural structure. The arch is cut and split revealing a vibrant red, creating the conceit that the bronze has a living interior.
Thanks also to the tutors and alumni who are exhibiting their works in the dining area. These works will also be available for purchase on the night:
Exhibiting Artists
Alison Hand
Annabel MacIver
Aphra Shemza
Beñat Olaberria
Briony Marshall
Carl Randall
Caroline List
Gail Seres-Woolfson
Isabel Young
Julian WIld
Katherine Jones
Lynn Dennison
Lynne Abrahamson
Rob Pepper
Roxana Halls
Sue Spaull
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Terms & Conditions
Full Terms & Conditions
- (a) Neither Christie’s nor the Art Academy London assumes any risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity or the authorship of any property identified in this catalogue (that is, the identity of the creator or the period, culture, source or origin, as the case may be, with which the creation of any property is identified herein).(b) All property is sold with all faults and imperfections and errors of description and neither Christie’s nor Art Academy London makes any representations or warranties of any kind or nature, expressed or implied, with respect to the property and in no event shall either of them be responsible for the correctness of any descriptions of property, nor be deemed to have made, any representations or warranties of physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, genuineness, attribution, authenticity or provenance of the property. No statement in the auction catalogue or other description made at the sale, in any sale invoice or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a representation or warranty.(c) Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been repaired or restored.(d) Property may be offered subject to reserves.
- All lots contained in this brochure have been donated for the sole purpose of raising funds for Art Academy London.
- All bidders must be capable of forming legally binding relations and must be at least 18 years old. By bidding in the auction, bidders warrant they have sufficient funds to cover the cost of the property.
- Any property may be withdrawn by Christie’s or the Art Academy London at any time before the actual sale.
- Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalogue.
- Christie’s and Art Academy London reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the sale records of the climate Group shall be conclusive in all respects.
- If the auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the property, they may reject the same and withdraw the property from sale, and if, having acknowledged an opening bid, he decides that any advance thereafter is insufficient, he may reject the advance.
- On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, the highest bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the offered lots subject to all of the conditions set forth herein and thereupon(a) assumes the risk and responsibility thereof,(b) will sign a confirmation of purchase thereof and(c) will pay the full purchase price or such part as the Art Academy London may require.
- Art Academy London will not release a lot to a successful buyer until payment of the total amount due has been made. If the foregoing conditions and other applicable conditions are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Art Academy London by law including, without limitation, the right to hold the purchaser liable for the bid price, Art Academy London, at its option, may either(a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser or(b) resell the property on three days notice to the purchaser and for the account and risk of the purchaser, either publicly or privately, and in such event the purchaser shall be liable for payment of any shortfall between the original sale price and the price achieved upon resale, all other charges due hereunder and any incidental damages.
- Art Academy London will present the conditions of business to the successful bidder in writing and the Purchaser shall assume the risk and responsibility of the lot.
- Payments for purchases must be made in Sterling, and in the following forms; transfers, cheque and all major credit cards made out to Art Academy London. Bank payment must be made into the Art Academy London’s bank account.
- In the case of commission bids or bids transmitted by telephone, Christie’s and Art Academy London are not responsible for errors or omissions arising out of or resulting from mechanical difficulties or failure.
- In no circumstances will Christie’s or the Art Academy London rescind any purchase made or refund the amount paid in respect of any lot.
- Art Academy London will invoice the purchaser within 14 days of the auction. The amount payable will be the hammer price in Sterling, plus any associated postage costs in sending the auction lot(s) to the Purchaser. Art Academy London will not be liable for any currency conversion or other costs incurred by the Purchaser.
- At the moment of purchase, the Purchaser assumes all risks in and relating to the lot and is responsible for all arrangements and costs required to take up the fulfilment of their lot, including but not limited to delivery costs, taxes, customs, storage and insurance costs and any other necessary documentations. Once the Lot Amount has been exchanged and the funds are cleared, the Purchaser will deal solely with the auction lot donor.
- The Successful bidder must comply with these conditions of business and with each individual lot as specified in the brochure. It is the responsibility of the auction lot winner to comply with the auction donor’s terms and conditions.
- These conditions of Sale, as well as the purchaser’s, Art Academy London and Christie’s respective rights and obligations hereunder, shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. By bidding at an auction, whether present in person or by agent, commission bid, telephone or other means, the purchaser shall be deemed to have consented to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts of England and Wales.
- Art Academy London complies with the Data Protection Act 1998 in processing personal information. Personal information will be held confidentially by Art Academy London and will only be used by Art Academy London or disclosed to a third party (such as the donor of the lot) if such use or disclosure is required for the purpose of these terms and conditions or as otherwise instructed by the bidder.
Funds raised on the night are in aid of Art Academy London
- (a) Neither Christie’s nor the Art Academy London assumes any risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity or the authorship of any property identified in this catalogue (that is, the identity of the creator or the period, culture, source or origin, as the case may be, with which the creation of any property is identified herein).(b) All property is sold with all faults and imperfections and errors of description and neither Christie’s nor Art Academy London makes any representations or warranties of any kind or nature, expressed or implied, with respect to the property and in no event shall either of them be responsible for the correctness of any descriptions of property, nor be deemed to have made, any representations or warranties of physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, genuineness, attribution, authenticity or provenance of the property. No statement in the auction catalogue or other description made at the sale, in any sale invoice or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a representation or warranty.(c) Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been repaired or restored.(d) Property may be offered subject to reserves.
- All lots contained in this brochure have been donated for the sole purpose of raising funds for Art Academy London.
- All bidders must be capable of forming legally binding relations and must be at least 18 years old. By bidding in the auction, bidders warrant they have sufficient funds to cover the cost of the property.
- Any property may be withdrawn by Christie’s or the Art Academy London at any time before the actual sale.
- Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalogue.
- Christie’s and Art Academy London reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the sale records of the climate Group shall be conclusive in all respects.
- If the auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the property, they may reject the same and withdraw the property from sale, and if, having acknowledged an opening bid, he decides that any advance thereafter is insufficient, he may reject the advance.
- On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, the highest bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the offered lots subject to all of the conditions set forth herein and thereupon(a) assumes the risk and responsibility thereof,(b) will sign a confirmation of purchase thereof and(c) will pay the full purchase price or such part as the Art Academy London may require.
- Art Academy London will not release a lot to a successful buyer until payment of the total amount due has been made. If the foregoing conditions and other applicable conditions are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Art Academy London by law including, without limitation, the right to hold the purchaser liable for the bid price, Art Academy London, at its option, may either(a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser or(b) resell the property on three days notice to the purchaser and for the account and risk of the purchaser, either publicly or privately, and in such event the purchaser shall be liable for payment of any shortfall between the original sale price and the price achieved upon resale, all other charges due hereunder and any incidental damages.
- Art Academy London will present the conditions of business to the successful bidder in writing and the Purchaser shall assume the risk and responsibility of the lot.
- Payments for purchases must be made in Sterling, and in the following forms; transfers, cheque and all major credit cards made out to Art Academy London. Bank payment must be made into the Art Academy London’s bank account.
- In the case of commission bids or bids transmitted by telephone, Christie’s and Art Academy London are not responsible for errors or omissions arising out of or resulting from mechanical difficulties or failure.
- In no circumstances will Christie’s or the Art Academy London rescind any purchase made or refund the amount paid in respect of any lot.
- Art Academy London will invoice the purchaser within 14 days of the auction. The amount payable will be the hammer price in Sterling, plus any associated postage costs in sending the auction lot(s) to the Purchaser. Art Academy London will not be liable for any currency conversion or other costs incurred by the Purchaser.
- At the moment of purchase, the Purchaser assumes all risks in and relating to the lot and is responsible for all arrangements and costs required to take up the fulfilment of their lot, including but not limited to delivery costs, taxes, customs, storage and insurance costs and any other necessary documentations. Once the Lot Amount has been exchanged and the funds are cleared, the Purchaser will deal solely with the auction lot donor.
- The Successful bidder must comply with these conditions of business and with each individual lot as specified in the brochure. It is the responsibility of the auction lot winner to comply with the auction donor’s terms and conditions.
- These conditions of Sale, as well as the purchaser’s, Art Academy London and Christie’s respective rights and obligations hereunder, shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. By bidding at an auction, whether present in person or by agent, commission bid, telephone or other means, the purchaser shall be deemed to have consented to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts of England and Wales.
- Art Academy London complies with the Data Protection Act 1998 in processing personal information. Personal information will be held confidentially by Art Academy London and will only be used by Art Academy London or disclosed to a third party (such as the donor of the lot) if such use or disclosure is required for the purpose of these terms and conditions or as otherwise instructed by the bidder.
Funds raised on the night are in aid of Art Academy London
Progressing your fine art tuition
Many of our evening and short course students progress onto our fine art academic programmes, such as our Certificate, Foundation Degree or BA. This gives you the benefit of hands-on tuition from expert artists, and a study programme that challenges and inspires you to become the best artist you can be.
And as an academic student, you can attend lectures and talks by eminent visiting artists, and enrich your study with free* places on our other evening, weekend and short courses (subject to availability).
Join us for cheese and wine!
28th & 30th January 2020, 5pm – 6:30pm
At the Barn at Mermaid Court
We’d like to invite you to join us for drinks and nibbles in the common room at Mermaid Court. Our academic team will be on hand to chat about your options for studying fine art, and you’ll get to meet some of our current academic students too.
Please use the form below to RSVP.
*Free places are only available on those courses which have not achieved full enrolment. Places are allocated on a first come first serve basis and the Academy cannot guarantee any place.
What’s my next step?
Certificate
“I enrolled in the Monday Mix evening class, which teaches a different medium every evening. During the sculpture class, time stood still…so I followed with the Introduction to Sculpture evening course. With the support of my wonderful evening class teacher Zoe Toolan, I applied for the Certificate in Sculpture and it has completely changed my life.”
Georgia Koliandri, student
This course is an ideal next step if you’ve completed intermediate short courses with us and want to further develop your technical skills, but have limited time to commit to studying. You can start your Certificate at the beginning of any term throughout the year, and we’ll work with you to tailor a course that delivers the skill set you want.
The Certificate takes place one day a week over two years. You can opt to take a general Fine Art Certificate or choose to specialise in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture or Printmaking. And as a second-year Certificate student you’ll have the opportunity to exhibit work at our annual Graduate Show.
Foundation Degree
“My first time painting from life and using oils was at the Academy, through a wonderful 10-week Portrait Painting evening class. And believe me, there was no way back! I fell in love with the medium, with how supportive everyone was and – I have to confess – with the building itself. The following September I became a full-time student on the Contemporary Portraiture programme.”
Suzon LaGarde, student
Our Foundation Degree allows you to specialise in one of two distinct pathways: Contemporary Portraiture or Sculpture. Our FD has two stages and runs for two years (full-time) or four years (part-time).
You’ll explore a range of techniques and be challenged to define your own creative approach, giving you the tools to become a practising portrait artist or sculptor. You’ll be taught by some of Britain’s top practising portrait artists and eminent sculptors, including members of leading arts organisations, winners of the BP Portrait Award and those with work in national collections such as the National Portrait Gallery.
BA (Hons) Fine Art
““I’ve been at the Academy for just over two years now. I began with the Certificate, then the Fine Art Foundation, and am currently about to wrap up the first year of the full-time fine art programme. I feel very fortunate that the first course I did was Materials & Mark Making taught by Alison Hand. The idea of ‘making marks’ as art was new to me but resonated deeply, and the whole course redefined my concept of drawing.”
Martin Pirongs, student
Our BA is designed for those aiming to establish an artistic practice. It gives you the freedom to pursue your own interests and aptitudes through a bespoke programme of study. There are three stages to our BA, which you can choose to study full-time (over three years) or part-time (over six years).
As well as helping you develop the in-depth technical skills needed to take your art practice forward, you’ll be encouraged to think critically about the wider theoretical and historical contexts of your discipline(s), and apply that knowledge to your practical work. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the confidence and ability to exhibit your work, take on commissions, apply for further study and find work in the creative industries.
