'Abstract Vernacular' discussion event

About

Each time TSM exhibits they host free public discussions, aiming to provide an inclusive environment for audiences to engage and respond on their terms.

The discussion for Abstract Vernacular - Continuing Conversations is offering an exchange of ideas around the languages of contemporary abstract art and the evolving nature of art practices, including the parallels between abstract painting and sculpture. The three themes are:
Approaches to Abstraction 
Aspects of Vulnerability and Flux 
Communication and Connections

Natalie Rudd is a curator and writer. In her former role as Senior Curator of the Arts Council Collection, she managed the sculpture collection at Longside, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and produced many UK touring exhibitions, including ‘Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women since 1945‘. Natalie has published widely on art and artists including Tess Jaray, Permindar Kaur and Veronica Ryan. 

TSM in collaboration with York St John University have published a 28 page booklet to accompany the exhibition for which Natalie has written the introduction. Copies are available at the event, donations welcome! 

The nine multigenerational women and non-binary artists exhibiting:

Gillian Brent, TSM, sculptor, Sheffield.  @gillianbrent

Alexandra Harley, TSM, sculptor, London. @harleysculpture

Sheila Vollmer, TSM, sculptor, London. @sheilavollmer

Jackie Askew, invited painter, County Clare, Ireland. @jackieaskew_painting

Day Bowman, invited painter, London & Dorset. @dayjbowman

Katrina Cowling, invited sculptor, London & Bradford. @katrinacowling

Charlotte Cullen, invited sculptor, Leeds. @_harlotte_ullen

Beatrice Galletley, invited sculptor, London. @galletleyart

Ellen Ranson, invited painter, Durham. @ellenranson