Exhibition: King’s Connections
Alice Carr takes a trip to the King’s Art Centre to look at the work of four local artists – and is very impressed

Tucked away in a corner of King's College, King's Connections art exhibition features the work of four local artists and is certainly worth visiting. It is set in an excellent location - intimate without being claustrophobic, the King's Art Room was perfectly suited to exhibit the works of the artists. Despite it being a dark and grizzly day outside, the room was filled with light, effectively highlighting the vibrant colours and metallic sheens of the artwork. Even though they were done in varied styles and media, the pieces came together to create an attractive and well laid out presentation, without losing individual flair.
Stuart Green was inspired by Australian scenery, and his vibrant use of texture and metallic colours portrayed the transience of the natural world, to create an arresting display.
Pottery is often overlooked and could easily have been overshadowed by the strength of the paintings in the room, yet Stephen Murfitt's clay pieces held a powerful presence. The works explored form and texture while using vibrant metallic sheens.

Natalie McIntyre's eye-catching insect prints added a different element to the exhibition with her highly detailed style and use of different media. I particularly liked the images of insects fixed on top of hand typed pages of 'Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka, which was an innovative and enjoyable.
The most striking artist, however, was Terry Beard, whose impressive use of colour and depth dominated the room: her striking, vibrant paintings instantly attracted attention. She did not shy away from using bright colours, but, far from seeming gaudy, it made her works energetic and full of movement.
Overall, all the artists were strong, and worked together to create an exciting and dynamic show. Whether you're an art aficionado or have just a casual interest, this is an exhibition well worth going to.
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