Unnatural - Natural History Exhibition at The RWA

This week took me off to the Royal West of England Academy of art. I've been wanting to check out the Unnatural - Natural History exhibition since I'd read about it on the RWA website. www.rwa.org.uk

Its a collaboration of 37 local and international artists who were invited to put together this innovative collection of works. An exhibition inspired by natural history but with a disturbing twist. Vibrant, delicate and gruesome at times!

Here are a few of the pieces I found particularly interesting. Some of the sculptures have been created using various mediums, put together with meticulous detail. It seems to have brought some of these creatures back to life.

Kate MccGwire

'Urge'

Mallard Blue, Magpie, Jackdaw feathers

 

Fulvio Di Piazza

'The Patience of the Enemy No.1'

Oil on canvas

 

Geza Szollosi

'Cow'

Taxidermy Cow Head

 

Erik Mark Sandberg

'Girl with Stripes and Leopard Print Dress

Acrylic, airbrush, ink & oil on canvas

 

Christopher Russel

'Four Sided Column'

Glazed white earthenware

 

Natalie Shau

'Deer Doe'

Digital mixed media orginal print on paper

 

Jessica Joslin

'Comet'

Antique brass, hardware &findings,bone,silver,velvet,wood,gloveleather & glass eye

 

My favourite piece

Nicole Etienne

'Through the Looking Glass'

Oil, mirror shards, Swarovski crystal, copper, wax & photo on glitter canvas

 

The exhibition is curated by Coates & Scarry. It runs until 23rd September. I would strongly recommend this one, its pretty original in its concept!

Let me know what you think of this weird and wonderful collection of ART! If you want to buy any of the exhibits they are for sale. Prices start at £70. For details on each piece and  price visit www.coatesandscarry.com/exhibition/unnatural-natural-history