MARION FLANAGAN
Born in Toronto, Canada.
Lives and works in London, UK.
I'm pleased to share that I have been shortlisted for the Clifford Chance/UAL Sculpture Award 2020.
ARTWORKS
INCOMING WAVE, 2019
Acrylic and oil paint on gessoed paper
50 x 85 cm
BOTANICALS, 2019
Acrylic and oil paint on gessoed paper
50 x 85 cm
WAVES OF CHANGE, 2019
Acrylic and oil paint on paper
16 x 20 in
MASK, 2019
Acrylic and oil paint on gessoed paper
60 x 85 cm
ROOTED, 2019
Acrylic paint on paper
42 x 60 cm
RISE, 2019
Acrylic paint and tissue on paper
42 x 60 cm
CUT, 2019
Acrylic paint and tissue on paper
42 x 60 cm
PROGRESS, 2019
Acrylic paint and tissue on paper
42 x 60 cm
HOLLOW, 2019
Acrylic paint on paper
60 x 42 cm
VIEW, 2019
Acrylic paint on paper
60 x 42 cm
SMEAR, 2019
Acrylic paint on paper
60 x 42 cm
BEACH, 2019
Acrylic paint on paper
60 x 42 cm
BODY 1
Acrylic paint on paper
42 x 60 cm
SWEPT, 2019
Acrylic paint on paper
42 x 60 cm
UNINVITED, 2019
Acrylic and alkyd paint, photo transfer on can
130 x 160 cm
UNTITLED, 2019
Synthetic rubber, MDF, and metal stand
Approx. 200 cm x 120 cm x 60 cm
MY STUDIO, 2019
Acrylic and oil paint, ink, and photo transfer on canvas
120 cm x 160 cm
INSIDE, 2019
Acrylic and enamel paint on canvas.
150 x 200 cm
LINE UP, 2019
Synthetic rubber, stainless steel bar, two metal bases
SWEET TEMPTATION, 2019
Oil on canvas
150 cm x 200 cm
INJECTION, 2019
Rubber hose, cement, wire
Approx 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm
SELF PORTRAIT #2, 2019
Acrylic paint, house paint, ink, and fabric on board
150 cm x 200 cm
ON THE EDGE, 2019
Fabric, plastic litter bin, polyester filling, wood and paint.
Approx. 180 cm x 120 cm x 120 cm
HEAR OUR VOICES, 2018
Acrylic and oil paint, photo transfer and collage on canvas.
120 cm x 160 cm
FROM THE MANY COMES ONE, 2018
Vacuum tube, styrofoam balls, acrylic paint, and mop head.
Approx. 150 cm x 200 cm
ASTEROID DENIER, 2019
Existing t-rex sculpture and paper
ASTEROID DENIER T-SHIRT, 2019
Textile and acrylic paint on cotton Uniqlo T-shirt
CONFORMITY, 2019
Purchased paint-by-numbers kit, wooden drawing mannequin, book, light, and mug
SELF PORTRAIT, 2016
Acrylic and oil on canvas
48 in x 60 in
I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE GONE, 2017
Acrylic and oil on linen
120 cm x 150 cm
CROSSING GRANARY SQUARE, 2017
Oil on sealed canvas
40 in x 48 in
17 SEPTEMBERÂ 2017 (PART ONE)
Acrylic, enamel, spray paint, collage, and photo transfer on canvas
54 in x 60 in
17 SEPTEMBER 2017 (PART TWO)
Oil paint on canvas
54 in x 60 in
TRAFALGAR SQUARE REVISED, 2018
Acrylic and oil paint on canvas
84 cm x 112 cm
TWO CHILDREN, 2018
Acrylic and oil paint on canvas
150 cm x 200 cm
COMPLEXITY 1, 2018
Acrylic paint, modeling paste, collage on canvas
12 in x 16 in
COMPLEXITY 2, 2018
Acrylic paint, modeling paste, collage on canvas
12 in x 16 in
THE CONSULTATION, 2018
Acrylic paint on canvas
97 cm x 130 cm
THE TAKEDOWN, 2018
Acrylic paint on canvas
97 cm x 130 cm
Working with a variety of materials is an important part of my practice. Find out more about my Materials Research in my blog on the next tab.
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Me as a cookie, 2019
Modelling clay, iridescent medium, and house paint.
At its best, art provides a platform for discussing important issues in our contemporary world. It disrupts the routines of day-to-day existence and provokes new connections, both socially and mentally. Through the transformation of materials into artworks, I’m able to explore my ideas and deepen my understanding of my subject matter. My time in the studio offers me the chance to unplug from an often overwhelming world, and enter a state of making that is quite different than the demands of thinking and writing.
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I’m currently investigating the fragile relationship between humans and nature using sculpture and painting. I look to my materials to bring forward the messages which most need to be addressed. My newest works focus on the negative impact to the environment caused by the production and disposal of synthetic rubber, a petroleum-based material. I’m also looking at how we are connected to nature by having the same physical materials in our bodies as are present in the environment. In many of my paintings, I begin by creating monoprints using acrylic paint. I build up layers on top of these transferred images using hand-painting. My sculptures are composed of synthetic black rubber which makes reference to the movement of petroleum through our domestic world and the environment. The rubber is combined with metal stands or brackets which references the industrial methods used to make this rubber into commercial products. Through these works, I hope to encourage viewers to consider their own actions while interacting with plants, animals, the earth, and other humans.
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Marion has exhibited in the UK, France, and Canada and is currently studying her MA Fine Art at Chelsea College of Arts in London.
EXHIBITIONS
November 2019
SUPERNATURAL II, GROUP EXHIBITION, WELLS PROJECTS, LONDON, UK
October 2019
WORKS ON PAPER, SOLO EXHIBITION, ATELIER MELUSINE, LA TRIMOUILLE, FRANCE
July 2019
MA SHOW, CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART, LONDON, UK
April 2019
SUPERNATURAL, CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART, LONDON, UK
March 2019
COOKIES AND COKE, GROUP EXHIBITION, THE OLD BISCUIT FACTORY, BERMONDSEY, UK
March 2019
OFF GRID, GROUP EXHIBITION, CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ARTS, LONDON, UK
March 2019
ONE NIGHT STAND, WIMBLEDON COLLEGE OF ART, LONDON, UK
January 2019
WICKED GAME, THE COOKHOUSE GALLERY, CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART, LONDON, UK
December 2018
ART IS EVERYWHERE, BBC RADIO 6, PROJECTION AT TATE BRITAIN, LONDON UK
December 2018
E PLURIBUS UNUM, GROUP EXHIBITION, CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ARTS, LONDON, UK
December 2018
SPECTACULAR SENSATION, GROUP EXHIBITION, FIVE BELLS PUB, LONDON, UK
November 2018
PARALLAX II: MAFA INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL, ASP KATOWICE, KATOWICE POLAND
October 2018
INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL, CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART, LONDON, UK
October 2018
OBSESSIONS, GROUP EXHIBITION, THE COOKHOUSE, LONDON, UK
October 2018
5 IN 5 COLLABORATIVE EXHIBITION, STOUR SPACE, HACKNEY-WICK, LONDON, UK
April 2018
5 IN 5 COLLABORATIVE EXHIBITION, DLG13, CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART, LONDON, UK
February 2018
SNORKEL SHOW, INTERIM EXHIBITION, CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART, LONDON, UK
February 2018
MYTHICALLY IMAGINING KING’S CROSS, CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS, LONDON, UK
April 2017
CREATIVE DEBUTS UAL EXHIBITION, CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS, LONDON, UK.
April 2017
AREBYTE GALLERY PROJECT SPACE, HACKNEY-WICK, LONDON, UK
June 2016
SELECTION OF FIRST YEAR STUDENT WORKS, OCAD UNIVERSITY, TORONTO, CANADA
May 2016
BEES & THE BIRDS, GRAVEN FEATHER GALLERY, TORONTO, CANADA
EDUCATION
2018-2019
MA - FINE ART (MAFA), CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART (UAL), LONDON, UK
2017-2018
GRADUATE DIPLOMA - FINE ART, CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART (UAL), LONDON, UK
2015-2017
CANDIDATE FOR BACHELOR OF FINE ART (BFA) - DRAWING AND PAINTING PROGRAM, OCAD UNIVERSITY, TORONTO, CANADA. ONE TERM COMPLETED AT CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS, LONDON, UK
2014-2015
LIFE DRAWING AND ACRYLIC PAINTING AT ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO (AGO), TORONTO, CANADA
1980-1984
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (B. COMM.), QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY, KINGSTON, CANADA
ADDITIONAL NOTES
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CLIFFORD CHANCE SCULPTURE AWARD 2020
VISITING LECTURER AT CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ARTS (UAL)
RESIDENCY AT ATELIER MELUSINE, FRANCE IN OCT 2019
ATTENDED SUMMER SCHOOL 2019 AT SLADE SCHOOL OF ART, LONDON, UK
CONTACT
Based in London, UK