No.1: Paint

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No.1: Paint is the first in an exciting series of medium-specific exhibitions to be held at BLANKSPACE. Celebrating the unique nature of paint, this exhibition will showcase work from 24 varied and distinctive emerging artists from throughout the UK. NO.1: PAINT PUBLIC PREVIEW & LIVE MURAL PAINTING: Thursday 8 September, 6-9pm EXHIBITION CONTINUES: Friday 9 - Sunday 25 September 2011 OPEN DAY & BBQ: Sunday 18 September (1-4pm) BLANKSPACE, Manchester Free Entry to all Events PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: Bartosz Beda | Dominic Bradnum | Jack Brindley | Cara Campbell | Neill Clements | Lisa Denyer | Jane Evans | Liz Gaunt | Alastair Gordon | Lesley Guy | Caroline Hall | Andrew Hardy | Melissa Henderson | Katarzyna Jablonska | Catherine Knight | Ladoza | Susan Laughton | Scott McCracken | Luci Metcalfe | Emily Musgrave | Georgina Parkins | Maggie Royle | Georgina Vinsun | Rebecca Wild Encompassing a wide variety of styles and forms, from impressionistic to abstract, sculpture to installation, the core subject of this diverse collection is: paint. The selected artists individually push the fundamental boundaries of paint, investigating the numerous angles available within the selected art form. An ensemble of colour, texture, concept and vision, this exhibition showcases some of the most gifted talent from around the UK. No.1 Paint will captivate, stimulate and inspire the audience in the dynamic yet intimate environment of BLANKSPACE.