| Neil Lawson Baker |
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Chichester based painter, sculptor and photographer.
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| About the Artist |
"Reflections of London", "Reflections of Venice" and "Reflections of Buenos Aires"
The existing series of photographs shows London, Venice and Buenos Aires as seen on a daily basis. But look what the human eye is missing as you see the depth of reflections that are not often registered.
Having been exposed to photographic background since birth (Neil's father was a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society) Neil Lawson-Baker has an eye for absolute perfection. He uses a Nikon D 300 digital camera and a Leaf Aptus 38M pixel back on a Contax 645 camera system to produce quality work.
According to interior designer and journalist Jane Arte Watt "the artist reveals an extra dimension not seen by people in a hurry of everyday life, images that the city itself created, with no computer image processing involved - just an artist's eye and the city."
"The art of photography is not lost with a birth of digital cameras; it has been promoted to the state of photographic art instead of being a simple recording of the vernacular."
(Jane Arte Watt, BIDA "The Role of Photography in Contemporary Interior Design")
Please read interview with the artist in Art Elite Online Magazine:
http://www.artelite.net78net/lawson%20baker.htm
Edited by Eugenie Absalom
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Tiffany at Easter
2007 Prints are available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition print. Reflections of London series. |
Blackberry for Breakfast
2007 Prints are available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition print. Reflections of London series. |
Frost in Vodka
2007 Prints are available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition print. Reflections of London series. |
Ducatti
2007 Prints are available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition photographic print. Reflections of London series. |
A Call for Help
2007 Prints are available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition print. Reflections of London series. |
Reflections of Transport for London
2007 Prints are available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition print. Reflections of London series. |
Taxi
2007 Prints are available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition print. Reflections of London series. |
Strips and Legs
2007 Prints are available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition print. Reflections of London series. |
Louis Vuitton
2007 Prints are available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition print. Reflections of London series. |
Mellow Yellow
2007 Prints are available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition print. Reflections of London series. |
Sitting Pretty
2007 Artwork is available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Prints can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition print. Reflections of Venice series. |
Latin Taxi
2007 Artwork is available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Prints can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition photographic print. Reflections of Buenos Aires series. |
A Hot Day in Venice
2007 Artwork is available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Prints can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition photographic print. Reflections of Venice series. |
Berry Bros
2007 Artwork is available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Prints are available in any size. |
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Limited edition photographic print. Reflections of London series. |
Cartier
2007 Artwork is available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Prints are available in any size. |
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Limited edition photographic print. Reflections of london series. |
Argentine Blue
2007 Artwork is available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Prints can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition photographic print. Reflections of Buenos Aires series. |
The Blue Lady
2007 Prints are available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition photographic print. Reflections of London series. |
Reflections of Venice
2007 Prints are available on paper, canvas and acrylic and can be completed with non-reflective glass on request. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition photographic print. Reflections of Venice series. |
Moving Art
2007 Photographic Print - paper, canvas or acrylic. Artwork can be ordered in any size. |
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Limited edition print. "Reflections of London" series. |
Sterling Maquette with Miniature Bronzes
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Sculptures |
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| Education and biography |
Two works from Reflections of London were recently displayed in Peter Jones main window together with original works by such prominent British artists as Damien Hirst, Boo Ritson and sculptor Nicola Hicks, where they were described as "The Cream of British Art".
Reflections of London (Landmarks) are currently displayed in Franco's restaurant, St James's. Some of the images "reflect" the magnificent buildings in Jermyn Street, where Franco's is.
Neil's fashion range canvases decorate Patisserie Valerie in Brompton Road, SW7.
Recent solo exhibitions:
- "DepARTure" - The Arts Club, Mayfair: paintings, sculptures and photography - November 2007;
- "New Dimension: Fashion and Landmarks" - one month photography exhibition at The Burlington Club, Mayfair - February 2008;
- "The Russian Reception" photography display in Canning House, Belgrave Square - March 2008.
- "The Role of Photography in Contemporary Interior Design" presentation by Jane Arte Watt (BIDA, JAG Contemporary Design) at Franco's, Jermyn Street - based on Neil's photography display at the restaurant. The show was accompanied by fine wine-tasting: 40 varieties of selected international rose wines - April 2008.
"The works of Neil Lawson-Baker, "Reflections" that we see today in these interiors explore the process of mystification of London images, where familiar spaces aquare surreal qualities. The artist suggests an alternative point of view to the familiar cityscape. In fact one might not recognize straight away the turns of the very street that has been in Vogue for centuries - Jermyn Street - yes, the one we are now in.
These photos are yet another reminder how art and art photography can transform interior space. In fact what could be more welcoming than to bring the mystified images of the city inside? Would they update and transform the living space? Yes, definitely, they would follow a fashionable inside out trend, instantly bringing the contemporary look to your personal interior space."
(Jane Arte Watt, BIDA "The Role of Photography in Contemporary Interior Design")
To see a full-screen slide presentation of Neil's photographs please visit:
http://beaumondemedia.webs.com/apps/photos and click on the Reflections album.
Please read about Neil's 2007 show at The Arts Club on:
http://www.escape2australia.net/my_weblog/2007/10/photography-and.html
Edited by Eugenie Absalom
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| Future shows |
Recently Neil Lawson-Baker has developed a technique of using window reflections. He is working on a series of photographs that will "reflect" the life of major international cities. He is planning to shoot Reflections of Paris, Zurich and New York in 2008.
Current displays:
Reflections of London (Landmarks) prints - Franco's restaurant in Jermyn Street, St. James's.
Fashion range canvases - Patisserie Valerie in Brompton Road, SW7.
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Website: www.neillawsonbaker.com |
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