Evolver - May and June 2021

EVOLVER 119 EXHIBIT A 3 FRANK HARWOOD: ‘THE SPARK’ Acrylic on canvas, 81 x 99 cm ARTIST’S STATEMENT: “This painting is based on an image of women in a welding class during the war. I was struck by the bold composition, dramatic lighting, and look of deep concentration on all their faces. It reminded me of the paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby, and his similar use of lighting in his paintings of scientific experiments and the dawn of the industrial revolution. These are serious women doing serious work, they remind me of the women of my childhood, serious women doing serious work in the cotton mills of Lancashire. The goggles give their faces an otherworldly aspect, the deep shadows lend an air of mystery. Are they welding, or taking part in a scientific experiment, or some supernatural incantation? I like using a simple graphic style, similar to my childhood comics, with bold outlines, flat colour fields, and areas of bright pattern. I choose subjects that have a resonance, that suggest moods and half remembered experiences. My paintings are not autobiographical, but they are my way of reflection, self examination and meditation.” 3 - 28 June: Heart of The Tribe Gallery, 74 High Street, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9DZ. 11am - 5pm. 01458 832167 / heartofthetribe.com / frankharwood.com EVOLVER THE WESSEX ARTS AND CULTURE GUIDE Editor SIMON BARBER Assisted by SUZY RUSHBROOK Evolver Writer FIONA ROBINSON fionarobinson.com Graphic Design SIMON BARBER Website AZTEC MEDIA Front Cover ‘A BUBBLE’ by LEO DAVEY Evolver Prize 2020 Winner EVOLVER MEDIA 8 BUCKLAND ROAD, PEN MILL TRADING ESTATE, YEOVIL, SOMERSET BA21 5EA Email [email protected] Telephone 01935 808441 Website evolver.org.uk Instagram evolvermagazine Twitter @SimonEvolver Facebook facebook.com/EvolverMagazine Published by EVOLVER MEDIA LIMITED Pre-Press by FLAYDEMOUSE 01935 479453 / flaydemouse.com Printed by STEPHENS & GEORGE Distributed by ACOUSTIC 07397 853006 / acousticdistribution.co.uk DEADLINE FOR EVOLVER 120 July and August 2021 MONDAY 7 JUNE