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Post by zippy on Nov 14, 2010 12:47:28 GMT -8
He started with cardboard found on the streets and pizza boxes and then progressed with other materials. His recent works look like fibreglass and plastics that he has moulded to give the 3D appearance.
A talented artist who should not be judged on a few prints he released that many a flipper got burnt trying to sell on!
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Post by dotdot on Nov 14, 2010 12:48:22 GMT -8
These look like they would be wild to see in person. Are his materials strictly plastic/fiberglass or does he use other materials too? they are , i agree , pretty wild. i think he'll use whatever he feels comfortable with... and whatever he can make ,do what he wants... he's becoming a true perfectionist.. from the man who used to walk the streets and leave his work for .... people to pick up, take home or throw in the bin. |
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Post by svenman on Nov 14, 2010 12:58:33 GMT -8
take a look here at some of the work in his last solo a year ago mancub... arrestedmotion.com/2009/10/openings-giveaway-adam-neate-a-new-understanding-elms-lesters/he was working with the sculptural perspex pieces pieces back then, but also with cardboard and fully painted canvas. he perspex pieces were my favourite at that time, and i'm glad he has pushed himself further into that realm. i love his painted work, especially in 'a new understanding' but the pieces with cardboard and clothing were all a bit 'btec' for me at times. |
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Post by mancub on Nov 14, 2010 13:12:08 GMT -8
Thanks Zippy, dotdot, and Svenman.
Really diggin' his work. I like the combination of both painting and sculptural aspects. Combined they play nicely off each other in helping to dictate form.
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Post by sleepboy on Dec 10, 2010 13:26:00 GMT -8
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Post by sleepboy on May 27, 2011 23:21:17 GMT -8
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Post by origo on May 28, 2011 1:13:02 GMT -8
Seen better work from Neate than these, that goes for both execution and concept.
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Post by jB on May 28, 2011 6:25:41 GMT -8
Seen better work from Neate than these, that goes for both execution and concept. I hate to say it, as I love Adam's work, but I totally agree with you Origo. |
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Post by svenman on May 28, 2011 6:44:31 GMT -8
adam's work is hard to truly judge from jpgs alone, but from what i see here, i feel the same as you guys.
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Post by jB on May 28, 2011 7:28:29 GMT -8
I prefer the 3d/cardboard over these 4d pieces, but Adam seems to progress in a style at light speed, so I will anticipate seeing his next showing.
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Post by rhinomilk on May 28, 2011 18:22:19 GMT -8
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Post by saL on Oct 9, 2011 3:10:20 GMT -8
some images from his show @ Elms Lesters, opened on Oct 4th:     (images by Sand and Connecta1 from Banksy Forum) I discovered Adam's work just recently, and Im honestly blown away by it, and especially by these dimensional works.. I think it is very unique, but more important, it's insanely effective and appealing to me.. it's very "Picassoish" (which I like), but has a massive 21st century twist on it, by using modern materials, colors, lights, etc.. I find it amazing how much texture, detail and dynamics he's able to produce by using this technique, and I love the effects he gets by painting and shading those bent piece of plastic, wire and whatnot... |
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Post by shine166 on Oct 9, 2011 3:24:00 GMT -8
Think I need to go see this next week, looks great from what ive seen
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Post by simococo on Oct 10, 2011 5:11:14 GMT -8
another level. A real Master
but does anyone actually buy it?
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Post by svenman on Oct 10, 2011 7:04:27 GMT -8
he falls somewhere between genius and 'college project' for me on many levels.
when he's good, he's fantastic, but some of the work can look a bit A-level.... especially when he uses different 3d elements (hands!) in the work.
The perspex 3d portraits are wonderful when he sticks to a simple combination of materials.
i don't know who does buy at the elms prices, but it seems to be keeping the gallery running without even having to open their doors throughout the rest of the year.
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Post by svenman on Oct 10, 2011 7:05:52 GMT -8
i'm looking forward to seeing for myself this weekend.
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Post by dotdot on Oct 10, 2011 12:51:17 GMT -8
he falls somewhere between genius and 'college project' for me on many levels. when he's good, he's fantastic, but some of the work can look a bit A-level.... especially when he uses different 3d elements (hands!) in the work. The perspex 3d portraits are wonderful when he sticks to a simple combination of materials. i don't know who does buy at the elms prices, but it seems to be keeping the gallery running without even having to open their doors throughout the rest of the year. Several interesting points sven. His work tests us at times and challenges in others.... i like you. would rather the latter more. but hey the guy's got to try new things... he's keen on not getting into a rut , without irony here. I know a few folks who buy and have bought in the past.. elms are in for the long run.. which for us cool... "though with who ?" several have asked. have a chat with paul.. as for the man himself AN - he's gone way past - "hey i could do that" - which for me is cool.. and i'm sure many others too. He's on his own now... it's a lonely road but i do think he'll be more confident once he sees .. less of a need for using "hands" and "teeth"  ... the eyes in the four horses were cool though.. if you remember. |
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Post by thejoker on Oct 10, 2011 13:14:30 GMT -8
I went to see the latest show last week. I kind of agree with Sven on this; there were 3-4 pieces which were pure brilliance, whereas others somehow took something away from the better pieces. I am all for artists moving it on a level but I am yet to be convinced about the concept of 'dimensional painting'. Not even sure what it is 3D plus paint? The idea that there are influences from just about every art movement feels a little stretched. It's a great story and Paul is a nice chap and spends time talking about influences from comic art, kinetic art, cubism, surrealism, action painting etc. You can see where he is coming from but rather than adding to the art it takes away in my view. That all said I nearly bought a piece.
Elms are only dealing with Neate now and the pricing policy seems to be haggle.
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Post by mose on Oct 10, 2011 15:37:53 GMT -8
elms are in for the long run.. I'd love to be in for the long run when I recklessly run-up my artists, do nothing in the secondary market, and watch as artist after artist bombs publicly at auction. It must have been really fun doing 1/2 the job of a gallery during the good days. |
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Post by svenman on Oct 11, 2011 7:24:49 GMT -8
i guess a lot of people were burned by this gallery in the so called 'good' years.
antony - when you say elms are only dealing with neate now do you mean that they are officially not representing or working with any other artists? if so, this sounds a very bizarre route for a gallery to take. surely they are acting more as manager than gallerist if this is the case???
dot dot, i'm all for an artist pushing himself and experimenting and i love to see those strategies coming off. a little editing or curatorial licence would be best applied to some of the work though in my opinion. saying that, i'm yet to see these for myself until the weekend. maybe they'll knock me over in person.
i hope so as i do very much enjoy his work.
as has been said before it's very difficult to fully appreciate adam's work from a bunch of jpgs.
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Post by thejoker on Oct 11, 2011 12:00:04 GMT -8
Hi Sven - hope all is well - that is correct on Elms which is why when you go to their site you will only see Neate listed. Paul describes the place more of an 'art lounge' than a gallery now. Hence the lastest Neate show had no 'opening preview night' it just opened. It is odd and I think Paul probably feels he is in control with Neate as he is the only gallery that represents him. The problem that people have had in the past with Elms (me included) is the price differential on artists also represented elswhere. Frosts,Daleks etc were 3-5+K more than galleries in the US. Suddenly no one buys from you anymore but if you want a new style Neate you have no choice. And he has had success taking him to the Asian market.
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Post by afroken on Oct 11, 2011 13:42:53 GMT -8
An art lounge?! How convenient when you've been abandoned by pretty much all your artists, which is exactly what I understand has happened. I have never met a gallerist more full of shit than this guy. Nice man but a major chancer. But he has a way about him that seems to seduce people in to hanging on his every word. I just don't get it.
As good as Neate is, the prices that his work commands simply aren't justified. Otherwise he would have international gallery representation by now. But as we know, Paul isn't the only gallerist that can convince people with more money than sense that they are buying in to the best artist in the world. If Neate doesn't fly that particular nest soon then his career is fucked before it's even begun.
Harsh words, but this gallery and its owner have always irritated me, even during the good times when the sun shone out of his arse.
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Post by simococo on Oct 13, 2011 4:28:12 GMT -8
Seems really strange that adam isnt repd by anyone else in the US. Whats the plan, why the restriction? If there are concerns about the collector base from 07 to 10 then no need to worry as they are already in the depths of despair if it was an upward curve they were after.
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Post by sleepboy on Oct 16, 2011 14:55:31 GMT -8
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Post by saL on Jan 6, 2012 8:17:58 GMT -8
new piece by Adam - Revolving Door:  |
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... the eyes in the four horses were cool though.. if you remember.
