Bold of Colour and Smooth of Surface: Paintings by Julia Brooker with Furniture by Bim Burton

Smooth surfaces and bright colours are two of many similarities shared by Bim Burton and Julia Brooker. At a glance though, neither artist would be an obvious choice for a joint exhibition, both having a particularly unique style which could easily dominate a space,forcing other works into their shade. However in this exhibition their paring feels natural, with neither hogging the lime-light and the works of both artists forming a harmonious balance within the space.
 
 Bim Burton's furniture takes a playful approach to functionality, with bright colours and angular lines making bold statements while maintaining usability. In the past his furniture has formed quirky centrepieces in corporate spaces as well as gracing the private residences of pop stars such as Tina Turner and George Micheal and furnishing galleries such as Saatchi, Victoria Miro and Curwen.

 

Bim Burton, Petal Tables,
birch plywood with laminated surface, height 45cm,
£90 each, £500 for full set of 6 (during exhibition only)

Julia Brooker's abstract paintings on aluminium are particular favourites with interior designers and architects and are a regular choice of Curwen Gallery's when furnishing corporate spaces. The secret of their success is in the simplicity of the composition of each work.Unhindered by tangible forms, each painting becomes a bright and colourful space on a wall. Because they don't make any complex demands of the viewer, these paintings can be inserted into numerous environments without disrupting the ambience, while still making a strong statement.

Julia Brooker, Barbara Anne,
acrylic on aluminium, 125 x 125 cm,
£1650

Both artists are will be showing at Curwen Gallery until 1st June.For more information, as well as images of works in the exhibition, see the gallery website for each artist:
Julia Brooker here
Bim Burton here