2019 at Workplace Foundation

Coming up at Workplace Foundation in 2019... Louise Giovanelli 25 Jan - March 2nd Preview: 24 Jan 6 - 8pm Louise Giovanelli uses found and generated images, cultural references and excerpts from other art forms to investigate the languages and histories of painting (read more...) Louise Giovanelli, An Ex, 2018 Oil on canvas, 60 x 50 cm Simeon Barclay Bus2move 15 March - 27 April Preview: 14 March 6 - 8pm In his first institutional solo exhibition in the North East of England, Simeon Barclay presents a new body of work informed by research into dance. (read more...) Simeon Barclay, Fail to Learn, 2018 Transparent acrylic, photographic print, vinyl 70 x 70 x 70cm Matt Antoniak 11 May - 15 June Preview: 10 May 6 - 8pm Matt Antoniak covertly collects the scraps of paper used to test materials in art shops. These scraps of paper are covered in doodles and throwaway marks. These images are then cropped and scaled up, before being painted in forensic details. (read more...) Matt Antoniak, Untitled, 2017 Oil on canvas, 40 x 30 cm Claire Dorsett 22 June - 27 July Preview: 21 June 6 - 8pm Claire Dorsett's paintings come from day to day drawing, note taking, captured moments and visual journals that conspire to create lively and arresting post-punk imagery (read more...) Claire Dorsett, Stuck, 2017 Acrylic on canvas, 190 x 160 cm About Workplace Foundation: Workplace Foundation is a new charity based in Gateshead in the North of England that supports emerging and under-represented artists with a specific commitment to UK art scenes outside of London and with a focus on The North of England. Workplace Foundation was founded by Workplace, a commercial gallery started in 2003 by Paul Moss and Miles Thurlow in Gateshead in the North East of England. SUPPORT US Workplace Foundation is a registered Charity and we rely on donations from individuals and trusts and foundations to enable us to do our work. There are a number of different ways you can support Workplace Foundation (learn more...) Workplace Foundation The Old Post Office 19-21 West Street Gateshead NE8 1AD, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)191 477 2200 info@workplacefoundation.art www.workplacefoundation.art Office hours: Tues–Sat 11–5pm Directors: Paul Moss and Miles Thurlow Workplace Foundation is a Company Registered in England and Wales Company Name: Workplace Foundation Charity Registration Number: 1174379 VAT Number: GB 133 4963 12 With generous support from:

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Reminder - Tuesday 18th Dec : Emily Hesse in conversation Rose Lejeune followed by Festive Drinks

Emily Hesse ‘Accidental, Dear’ 2018 Ceramic, Scented Clay (Christmas Spice), Wild Boar Tusks 31.5 x 29.5 x 18 cm Photo: John McKenzie, courtesy of the artist and Workplace Foundation Emily Hesse in conversation with Rose Lejeune followed by Festive Drinks Tuesday 18th December 2018 18.30 - 19.30 Artists Talk 19.30 Festive Drinks ALL WELCOME Workplace FoundationThe Old Post Office 19-21 West Street Gateshead NE8 1AD, UK +44 (0)191 477 2200 Tuesday - Saturday, 11 - 5pm Join us on Tuesday evening to hear Emily Hesse talk about her solo exhibition The Taste of this History: a Church in my Mouth with Rose Lejeune followed by festive food and drinks at the gallery. Rose Lejeune is a consultant, curator and researcher working with public institutions and private individuals to explore collecting contemporary art with a specific interest in context-based, social and performative practices. In addition to regular writing and public speaking on these topics, current and recent projects include; a year-long series of new collection commissions at the Victoria Museum and Gallery, Liverpool; a strategic review for the University of Salford Art collection; study day and report for the Contemporary Art Society, and work with private collectors. Rose is also the Associate Curator for the Delfina Foundation's Collecting as Practice programme. A research and residency project, the programme has included significant interaction with both global private collectors and public museum collections including the devising of public programmes and artists residencies. Rose Lejeune's current curatorial activities have developed following a decade of extensive experience working with public organisations throughout the UK and in particular working closely with artists to commission for non-gallery situations. This includes as Curator at Art on the Underground, and Education Projects Curator at Serpentine Gallery. Rose holds a BA in Philosophy and Art History, an MA in Curating Contemporary Art from the Royal College of Art. She was a Vision Forum Research Member at Linkopings Universitet, Sweden 2014-16. Rose is currently a PhD candidate in Curating at Goldsmith's College, University of London, where her research focuses on curatorial frameworks for performance art in and out of the art market. Workplace Foundation is a new charity based in Gateshead in the North of England founded by Workplace. Workplace Foundation supports emerging and under-represented artists with a specific commitment to UK art scenes outside of London. Workplace Foundation is part of Arts Council England's National Portfolio.

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