RAY RICHARDSON

‘London’s Topdog’

PREVIEW NIGHT
10th MAY - 3rd JUNE




Ben Oakley Gallery is pleased to welcome back London born painter Ray Richardson in his second exhibition with the gallery ‘ Londons Topdog ’. On view for the first time will be a series of Lithographs produced exclusively by Master Printer Lee Turner from Hole Editions, Newcastle. Turner trained for years at the renowned Tamarind Institute in Albuquerque and has worked with, amongst others George Shaw and Turner Prize winner Richard Wright. Turner and Richardson have collaborated once again to produce ‘A Bakers Dozen', thirteen A6 gems to be offered at Pre Published Prices throughout this exhibition. Which are being presented as a set or individually. This is a great opportunity for the young or seasoned Richardson collector. Accompanying the lithographs will be a collection of Richardsons finest oil paintings to date, which have been painted and hand selected especially for this show. There is always a consistent depth of quality and strong narrative to Richardsons work as he effortlessly continues to carry on the mantle and tradition of great British Painters.

DAVID BRAY

'Far Out Is Not Far Enough '

PREVIEW NIGHT 5th APRIL - 29th APRIL




When talking to David Bray you soon discover that his abilities are boundless, a maze of layers each as intriguing as the last. His works lead you into a warm, calm realm of escapism, an exciting and unknown journey you are willing to venture upon without consequence. Brays’ new set of incisive, precision works are what we have come to expect from this master of the ink pen and more. This exhibition has been patiently constructed and is presented with an enchanting panache. On completion each exquisite drawing is then thoughtfully housed within a hand made original frame, making them, an irresistible and very collectable work of 21st Century art. As the title exudes you will have to travel further out than you have ever done before to see an exhibition, so far out.

LONG PLAYER:
PREVIEW NIGHT 24th FEB - 11th MARCH




AN EXHIBITION ON ORIGINAL ALBUM COVERS CURATED BY STEVE MCCARTHY & BEN OAKLEY

25 ARTISTS 50 ARTWORKS.

ARTISTS INCLUDE: CARNE GRIFFITHS, SNUB, ASBO LUV, DAVID BRAY, TIM FOWLER, RAY RICHARDSON, ROWAN NEWTON, CARRIE REICHARDT, MR SPUNKY, BEN OAKLEY, MARK PERRONET, EVERETTE JAIME, GONNY VAN HULST, AGENT PROVOCATEUR, FRET, RYCA, SPARK76, GARY ALFORD, JO PEEL, MAGDA KAGGWA, YVONNE WAYLING, GARY BRADY, OTTO SCHADE,
THEO SZAROWICZ, BARRY BISH, MARK POWELL, PLUS MORE...

OTTO SCHADE:
Friday  20th January 2012 7.00 - 9.30pm

In January 2012, Otto Schade brings his extraordinary artwork to the Ben Oakley Gallery in Greenwich. He will be exhibiting original unseen artwork and ltd edition prints for a 2 week period from 21st January – 4th February.  Originally from Concepcion in Nothern Chile, Schade now lives in London.  Schade uses his ribbons to compose beautifully intricate images, often referencing popular culture. However, he also creates more thought-provoking works, that resonate with deep and symbolic meaning. Schade has forged a reputation as one of London’s foremost street artists, with his instantly recognisable ribbon motif adorning many walls throughout London and beyond gaining admiration and respect from Private collectors and Artists alike.




REMEDY RAW SPOKEN WORD
30TH NOV 7:30PM - 10:30PM

....the gallery's spoken word night Remedy Raw has its year round-up of its artists. Bringing you the best of the year's poets, story tellers and musicians.

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GREENWICH SINGS THE BLUES

....as Ray Richardsons fantastic solo show comes to a close. The end of show celebrations saw the gallery packed once again with Al and Matt playing a sweet blues set fuelled by Meantime Brewery. Friend of the gallery, Charming Baker, dropped by to see Ray Richardsons 'Londons No One'. To find out how the show came about click below.

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