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Ben Sadler
You and I
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Ben Sadler features two series of small, colourful paintings by Birmingham (UK) based artist Ben Sadler. The artworks are inspired by a curious cast of imaginary visitors to an imaginary exhibition. This publication includes a foreword by Deborah Kermode, a text by Catherine O'Flynn, and an...
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Ben Sadler features two series of small, colourful paintings by Birmingham (UK) based artist Ben Sadler. The artworks are inspired by a curious cast of imaginary visitors to an imaginary exhibition. This publication includes a foreword by Deborah Kermode, a text by Catherine O'Flynn, and an interview by Ceri Hand.
Sadler's vibrant paintings of imaginary individuals are imbued with personality, eclectic states of mind, and varying degrees of intrigue. These portraits, consistently charming, sometimes amusing, and occasionally heart-breaking, depict both ordinary and extraordinary people. The publication showcases two bodies of work: You and I (2024) and Exclamations! (2023). Both series present small paintings corresponding to each letter of the alphabet, with the peculiar omission of the letters U and I in the series You and I.
The artist's initial concept centred around the idea of visitors to an imaginary exhibition. Who are these visitors? What kinds of people are they, and what thoughts might occupy their minds? These reflections are explored in a text by celebrated Birmingham-based author Catherine O'Flynn. This piece of creative writing was commissioned especially for the publication, alongside a foreword by Deborah Kermode, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Birmingham, and an interview by London-based creative coach, podcaster, and public speaker Ceri Hand.
Born in Birmingham (UK) in 1977, where he continues to live and work, Ben Sadler studied at the Ruskin School of Art, Oxford, and the Royal College of Art, London. He is one half of the artist duo Juneau Projects, collaborating with Philip Duckworth.
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Ben Sadler
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780903696968
Publisher: Hurtwood Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 April 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hurtwood Press
Illustration: 60 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Interviewer Ceri Hand
- Text by Catherine O’Flynn
- Introduction by Deborah Kermode
- By Ben Sadler
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 660g
Pages: 148
About the Author
Ben Sadler was born in Birmingham (UK) in 1977. He was an only child and spent a lot of time drawing and hanging out with the family cats. His teenage years were spent obsessing over music, books and art before attending the Ruskin School of Fine Art, Oxford (1995-98), and the Royal College of Art, London (2002-04). Since 2001 he has been one half of the artist duo Juneau Projects with his friend Philip Duckworth, while also making his own paintings, music, poems and videos. He lives in Birmingham with Katy, Hazel and their cat Oscar.
Deborah Kermode is the CEO and Artistic Director of Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) and has been in her role since 2016. Before that she was Deputy Director at Ikon Gallery in Birmingham, and she has also worked as Director of Bright Space, an arts education charity for children and young people.
Catherine O'Flynn is a novelist whose writing has received various awards including a British Book Award & the Costa First Novel Award. Fay Weldon described O'Flynn as 'the JG Ballard of Birmingham... finding poetry and meaning where others see merely boredom and dereliction.'
Ceri Hand is a creative coach, host of the Extraordinary Creatives podcast and founder of cerihand.com, where she offers coaching, workshops, courses, masterminds and a membership community for contemporary artists. Dedicated to helping creatives overcome fears, make impactful work and boost their earnings, Ceri draws on over thirty years in the arts as an artist, curator and director of renowned galleries and institutions. Her experience spans every facet of the creative world - from leading art magazines and festivals to overseeing residency programmes. She is also Co-Chair of Castlefield Gallery, Manchester.
Matt Price is a publisher, editor and writer from Birmingham, based in London. He has authored and edited numerous catalogues and books, including two volumes of The Anomie Review of Contemporary British Painting. He has edited titles for Phaidon, Thames & Hudson, Rizzoli and Hatje Cantz, and is Publisher at Hurtwood Press and Anomie Publishing.
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