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London SE1 9PP

020 7928 0083

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Signals

An exhibition of New Abstract Painting by Colin McCallum

Opening Reception: 6.30 8.30 pm 24 May 2012

Exhibition: 25 May 17 June 2012

Signals, Colin McCallums exhibition of new paintings, refers to the subliminal and visual overload of our

consumer society. The work is inspired by the collective experience of contemporary living.

City life is filled with an array of imagery, from airport and train station digital monitors to pixilated

television and computer screens at home supermarket shopping aisles and their myriad of packaging,

lighting and random colour combinations.

This language is part of our daily life, but we seldom notice its impact or are able to appreciate it as more

than a communication tool. Colin is fascinated by it and he takes elements from these aspects to create

equivalent visual experiences. They are not simply representative but stimulating and intriguing.

In one series of paintings, inspiration came from the aspirational idea of the perfect swimming pool.

Colin McCallum Wave acrylic on canvas H 600 x W 600 mm 2011

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Bicha Gallery

7 Gabriels Wharf

South Bank

London SE1 9PP

020 7928 0083

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Colin McCallum Interference - Purple Blue acrylic on canvas H 810 x W 1000 mm 2008

In his interpretation he presents us with a hypnotic grid of ripples or waves of light in a uniform balance,

symmetrical to the edges, the symbol of an ideal that never exists.

The relationship between urban living and all its technology is a recurring theme and influence in his

work. These moments are translated into forms and colours, as familiar as a computer screen or as

haunting as a night lit office interior.

Colin McCallums paintings vibrate with bold, metallic, luminous paint with strong and contrasting

colour palettes. Through his observations of man-made structures and objects he shows us an alternative

reality, just below the surface of our experiences.

Collections

Granada TV, Coopers Lybrand Deloitte and various private collections: Switzerland, New York,

London, Barcelona, Singapore, Brussels.

Biography

1976-9 BA (Hons) Degree, Fine Art (Painting), Camberwell School of Art, London

1975-6 Art Foundation Course, Camberwell School of Art, London

Awards

London Arts Board Individual Artist’s Award

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Bicha Gallery

7 Gabriels Wharf

South Bank

London SE1 9PP

020 7928 0083

info@bichagallery.com

www.bichagallery.com

Art at Institute of Physics, Portland Place, London

“The Motor Show touring exhibition (Group show)

“The Fine Art Experience”, Atrium Gallery, Whiteley’s, London

Gallery Duncan Terrace, Islington London (Group show)

“The Motor Show touring exhibition (Group show)

Gallery Duncan Terrace, Islington London (Group show)

Bicha Gallery represents emerging and established international contemporary visual artists.

For further information, text or images, please contact António Capelão.

Bicha Gallery, 7 Gabriel’s Wharf, 56 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PP

T. +44 (0)20 7928 0083 | E. antonio@bichagallery.com | www.bichagallery.com

Opening Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 7pm

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Collections

Granada TV, Cooper’s Lybrand, Deloitte and various private collections,

including Switzerland, New York, London, Barcelona, Singapore and Brussels.

Selected Exhibitions

AAF Singapore, Bicha Gallery

TIAF 2011 Toronto International Art Fair, Bicha Gallery

AAF London Battersea, Bicha Gallery

AAF Bristol, Bicha Gallery

AAF New York, Bicha Gallery

Art Chicago, Bicha Gallery

AAF Brussels, Bicha Gallery

AAF Milan, Bicha Gallery

AAF Singapore, Bicha Gallery

AAF Amsterdam, Bicha Gallery

AAF London, Bicha Gallery

Open Studios Freixas Building, L’Hospitalet, Barcelona

Open Studios Freixas Building, L’Hospitalet, Barcelona

Open Studios Freixas Building, L’Hospitalet, Barcelona

Euro Star Cristal Palace Hotel, Barcelona (One-man exhibition)

Tallers Oberts, organised by FAD, Cuitat Vella Barcelona

Creart Gallery, Barcelona

Sala Gracia, Barcelona (One-man exhibition)

Represented by Si-Art. Art consultancy /internet gallery.

Leasing of large works to various corporate clients.

“Vital Art”, London Arthouse, Atlantis Gallery, London

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