Category: Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art

  • Death & tribute of the much loved artist Govinder Nazran

    Rather than be a totally sad and very formal post, I have included images of some of Govinder’s work within the post to show the happyness and positivity which is his artwork.

    Washington Green Fine Art Publishers, have today released a statement regarding Govinder’s death, it also contains the address to send letters of condolences.

    (‘Chutzpah & Claptrap’ by Govinder Nazran)

    “Dear Customer,

    It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic death of one of the country’s greatest contemporary artists – Govinder Nazran.

    Govinder died on Tuesday 30th December after an accident on Christmas Day which left him with severe head injuries.

    (‘The Patriot’ by Govinder Nazran)

    It is our intention to commemorate the incredible talent that was Govinder to support his family, details to follow in the next few weeks. For this reason and as a mark of respect, we have withdrawn all available Govinder art from sale for the time being and would ask all our partners to do the same.

    2009 would have been our tenth anniversary of working with Govinder, a decade of the most amazing and creative art from one of the most talented, gentle and innovative artists we have ever had the pleasure of working with.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

    Messages of condolence may be sent to:

    Jo Colley,
    Washington Green,
    44 Upper Gough Street,
    Birmingham,
    B1 1JL
    United Kingdom

    for forwarding to the family.

    (‘One Love – Sculpture’ by Govinder Nazran)

    ‘It is often the brightest star that burns for the shortest time’

    Kind Regards,

    Glyn Washington”

    It is amazing that this year would have been the 10th year Govinder’s limited edition work was being produced, I have become so used to his work being regularly released by Washington Green, that largely one takes it for granted.

    It is a tribute to the man and his abilities that he has been at the forefront of published limited edition art for 10 years.

    Thank you

    Russell

  • UK Artist Govinder Nazran sadly passes away – December 2008

    It is with great sadness that we report that the UK Artist Govinder Nazran passed away over the Christmas period, I believe on Christmas Day.

    I thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

    It is very sad that an artist whose work brought so much joy to so many, died at such a young age.

    I found some lovely words by the artist, where he talks about what inspires his paintings, I read them and it comforted me somewhat to know how caring a person he was: (click here:) Govinder Nazran Biography

    I also included pictures of his 2 winter 2008 releases so you can see some of the colourfulness of his work:

    (Pussy Galore by Govinder Nazran)

    (Big Tom by Govinder Nazran)

    Thank you

    Russell

  • Artist Rebecca Lardner – Limited Editions win fine art Award

    I thought I would give mention to Rebecca and her work, she was recently awarded Best New Artist 2008 by the UK’s Fine Art Trade Guild.

    This is quite a prestigious award in the Fine Art industry and demand for an artist’s work has historically rocketed after receiving the award, I’m sure her publisher Demontfort Fine Art, are very proud of her.

    (All At Sea by Rebecca Lardner)

    What is the secret to her success? Well I can certainly comment on the artwork itself and the public’s fondness for it.

    It evokes reminiscing of the British seaside towns that we have all visited at some time in our lives: The quirkiness of the town houses that are so familiar with those areas, normally in very garish colours I might add! the fishing boats, the wharfs, the moorings, the blueness of the sea, Punch and Judy!

    (Coming And Going by Rebecca Lardner)

    Sometimes I can look at Rebecca’s pictures, see the harbour scene, spot the seagulls and really I can feel the spray hitting my face and smell the salty sea water and for a moment I am taken away!

    (Seafarers I by Rebecca Lardner)

    Ill calm down now, I think I’m getting carried away?

    Thank you

    Russell

    Useful Links:
    http://www.seasidehistory.co.uk/
    http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/
    The Fine Art Trade Guild