Photo of the artist Chris Paris

“Life for me is about learning, and experiencing, and I have done well at that.  When I was growing up the idea that you made decisions based on the level of power or money you would gain was considered an immoral attitude, and in some way a betrayal of the higher human functions, the true meaning of life.”

“These paintings represent my response to coming home to Lincolnshire in 2008 and realizing that man made things are loud, full of tension, and that cities are a product of a level of self absorption that has been indulged to the point of obsenity.”

Fresh After the Rain by Chris Paris

His life as a professional artist and teacher sit well with his beliefs and also the many collectors who look forward to his new work.  There is a soft, wistful and often idyllic nature to his work.  The wide open spaces are clearly comforting and familiar.  After many years travelling around the country and indeed the world, Chris’s paintings are a homage to our local landscape.

Don't Be Scared I' by Lisa Denyer

Mooch welcomes another new artist this week; Lisa Denyer.

Having graduated in 2009, Lisa is now based in Manchester and has exhibited widely across the region as well as London. Her ethereal interpretations of the natural world and her use of shadows and silhouettes make for intriguing contemplation.

This is a great time to buy into Lisa’s work. With original paintings from just £80, her pieces are affordable, unique, and edgy.

'Land's End' by Alan Knight

Also new on the site this week is the new collection from Alan Knight. Boasting bold wedges of colour, Alan’s trademark knife painting has earned him a whole band of loyal collectors. Check his page for the full collection.

'Ava' by Georgina Vinsun

It’s been quieter than usual at Mooch Towers as we’ve been working furiously to bring you a whole set of stunning new artwork from some incredibly exciting artists.

The coming weeks will see some fantastic work hit the site, the first of which comes from Georgina Vinsun and David Brightmore.

'Global Complexities 1' by David Brightmore

Both unusual and striking, their work is bright and bold. Perfect for injecting colour and atmosphere into a room.

Find their complete collections, along with biographies, on our artist pages. Don’t forget to keep checking the site for more new work coming very shortly…

In a bid to become leaner (but not meaner) we will be moving out of our current gallery to focus on the website. To continue to take advantage of the power of the internet and our fabulous website we will be doubling the amount of artists we represent and the amount of artwork we display.

Dark Secret Pool by Colin Halliday

Judith Donaghy in Art of England, end of 2010

To read the full article, click the link below.

Judith Donaghy Art of England Dec 2010 fin

July 2011

Ahead of her upcoming solo exhibition with Mooch, Julie has been featured in Art of England’s July issue. To read the pdf version just click the link below.

Julie Dumbarton Art of England July 2011

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Alan Knight in Cheshire life article page 2

Alan Knight in Cheshire life article page 3

Peculiar Cityscapes and Surreal Happenings

Emmesse – ‘A Life Less Ordinary’ – Exhibition

Emmesse

April 14^th sees the opening night of a startling new exhibition at Mooch art from Manchester artist Emmesse.

‘A Life Less Ordinary’ is an exhibition of peculiar cityscapes, teaming the unusual with the everyday.  It is also an exhibition of more abstract images, each a piece of social commentary in their own right.  Fascinating and beautiful, these paintings are so unique they are like no other artwork in the county.

Born and bred in Manchester, Emmesse (pronounced ‘MS’) is now 35 and has had to work hard to acquire his reputation.  With an anarchic past, his artworks are borne from experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned.

Emmesse formed his early career on the back of highly-skilled cityscapes.  Aside from this was a darker more surreal side that he kept to himself, believing that galleries and collectors would react badly to it. The result was quite the opposite.

'Driven By Numbers' by Emmesse

Death, addiction, sex, power and capitalism flood his work. He is consumed by the anxiety of his very existence, and the constant puzzle of another dimension.

Humour plays a huge part in his paintings and his ability to view the mundane in a lucid and playful way has earned him a loyal band of collectors; all of whom will be present on the opening night.

This extensive collection of new and previously unseen paintings are a reflection of his character. Emmesse is a subversive artist who makes his point very subtly.  There is no angry provocation at the state of the system.  Top hats, pink foxes, bananas; the figures in the paintings are all used to convey his point.  Take the time to understand their symbolism and you will start to understand the story and the meaning behind it.  Emmesse presents the viewer with an alternative reality and, if only for one fleeting moment, the viewer is obliged to believe in it.

'When You're Walking Through Town And You Have To Stop And Chat But You Really Don't Want To' by Emmesse

Away from his cityscapes, His darker and more autobiographical side presents a whole host of intriguing paintings, completely removed from reality. The collection at firsts seems daunting, overwhelming, but just a few moments spent and the chaos dissipates, leaving a quirky but well-informed comment on our surroundings.

A show not to be missed.

Colin Halliday Invitation

Colin Halliday

“The Earth Beneath Us”

Preview Thursday 17th Feb – 6:30 – 9pm

17th February – 17th March 2011

Emmesse Exhibition

Emmesse

“A life Less Ordinary”

Preview Thursday 14th April – 6:30 – 9pm

14th April – 14th May 2011