Overview
During the first few weeks of lock down, many artists were left with feelings of uncertainty, confusion and a sense of mourning for opportunities that were being missed as a result of Covid-19. Some faced periods of ‘artists block’ accompanied by a growing pressure to produce work, given the fact that there was now a lot of ‘spare time’.
In the weeks and months that followed, thoughts and feelings were starting to be processed and translated in the minds of creatives. Uncertainty, loss, unrest and gratitude were beginning to manifest themselves through paint, pencil, clay and metal. The expression of feelings and emotions were turning into tangible pieces of art with narratives that came from the soul of each artist.
Curated by BBVA founder Merissa Hylton, ‘Art On Lock’ was created to allow each artist to bring their story to life through their work, answer the call of the creative mind and showcase the stories and experiences of Black British Artists during a period of restriction and uncertainty.
JAMAL YUSSUF-ADELAKUN
I Can't Breathe, 2020
Limited edition digital photographic print
21.0cm x 29.7cm
£120.00 each
CLIFTON POWELL
Smoke Grenade 2.5, 2020
Acrylic on canvas
42cm x 43cm
£550.00
CLIFTON POWELL
Smoke Grenade, 2020
Acrylic on canvas
73cm x 43cm
£750.00
SHEMELLE SOYEBO
Inner Child, 2020
Acrylic on canvas
50cm x 77cm
£60.00 (prints only, original NFS)
KINE-SIRA CISSE
Untitled, 2020
Photographic print
30.5cm x 20.3cm
£70.00
RICHARD DIXON
Dreams From Edmonton, 2020
Matte, Fuji Colour Crystal Archive print
25cm x 38cm
£50.00
JUDITH KUSI
Finding Yourself, 2020
Soft pastel on paper
73.0cm x 155.0cm
(Prints available - limited edition of 25, 33cm x 70cm, £75.00)
£550.00
SHARON WALTERS
Beyond This Space, 2020
Photographic print (limited edition of 5)
42.0cm x 59.4cm
£480.00
RUHKIA JOHNSTON
Our Garden, 2020
Oil, African wax print fabric & imitation gold leaf on canvas
91.5cm x 61.0cm