The Architects Gallery opens "Outlands": An exhibition by six international emerging artists

The Architects Gallery opens "Outlands": An exhibition by six international emerging artists

OUTLANDS at The Architect's Gallery

OUTLANDS at The Architect's Gallery

International mix of artists exhibit new paintings, drawings & prints at the Architect's Gallery

International mix of artists exhibit new paintings, drawings & prints at the Architect's Gallery

Christopher Stone Gallery and Profile on KiptonART.com

Christopher Stone Gallery and Profile on KiptonART.com: Christopher Stone Gallery and Profile on KiptonART.com

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A million euros of art

Christopher Stone is considered one of the worlds foremost stone carvers in the "Direct Style" which was developed by the renowned Henri Gaudier Brzeska.

Chris Stone, long established in the international world of arts with his tremendously talented touch for unique creations in stone, bronze, and other natural materials bringing him global recognition and success for his outstanding works. His modus operandi usually begins by inspirations and inner visions which can pop into his mind any time of the day or night, and away he goes. And when not hammer/ chisel chipping, molding, sandstone wheel polishing, grinding and buffing, etc. Chris takes a break, sort of personal therapy to help relax and recharge his creativity wheels, Chris turns to paints and brushes. Understandable, as painting isn´t as much a physical workout as tackling a block of stone with heavy tools. Mind you, this didn´t happen overnight considering sculpture was no where in thought when Stone was a youngster, Some while later, by chance, another form of skill and craft using hands, mind and sharp eyes came his way some thirty or more years ago when a job opportunity came along - apprentice in a high quality cabinet making company. Although this position earned needed funds for his family during a period of economical difficulty, his superiors were on the rough side but Chris stuck it out and tremendously benefited by learning a "trade" which would be directing his future in other forms of art crafts - hence , sure enough, in the 1970´s Chris began building new horizons for his multi- talent artistic skills and creations kicking off with sculptures. These beautiful pieces, reflecting hard worked devotion and dedication began pulling great interest and attention in art exhibitions throughout Europe and the USA, fine success followed.

For the past 17 years the Stone family has settled in Ibiza,Spain where he became friends, and collaborated with the world acclaimed welsh sculptor Barry Flanagan. Enjoying the lovely surrounds and climate, ideal environment for Chris´s sculpture/fine art career. Another big step up on Stone´s ladder of success was when he become a stable/member of Stephen Howes Fine Art - agent/representative sales & marketing.

A great, exciting art expo from Stephen Howes is taking place in the prestigious world famous Casino Marbella, Spain - offering

"A MILLION EUROS OF ART" and introducing Howes priceless concept for the world of art -

INVEST IN ART TODAY! - ASSURED VALUE GROWTH A MILLION EUROS OF ART

Following on to Stephen Howes introduction to international media and public in February 2011 of his deeply researched detailed plans for marketing and sales financial directions for his international fine art collective stable of artists and sculptors via an innovative "concept" has been brought into exciting reality:

INVEST IN ART TODAY! - ASSURED VALUE GROWTH TOMORROW!

The Directors of the world famous, prestigious Marbella Casino/Spain have granted agreements for Stephen Howes to showcase his "MILLION EUROS OF ART" - truly masterly / skillfully art creations by his teams of painters and sculptors, exceptionally worthy of secure return on investment regardless of original purpose or amount of purchase.

As an absolute confirmation of Stephen Howes timely ´right on` concept of INVEST IN ART TODAY! - ASSURED VALUE GROWTH TOMORROW !,

a phone call yesterday on behalf of one of his sculptor's who's creations have increased in value 10 fold in five years !

The "MILLION EUROS OF ART" superb collection is being arranged in the privileged Marbella casino exhibition displayed in main Casino venue, the entrance areas and walls s have been allocated for maximum and convenient effective visibility.

A great deal of thought and consideration was made especially for evaluating the painting or sculpture for the viewer's personal intent, whether to add to your art collection, use in home decorating, purchase for resale, for the art connoisseur interpreting repetitive symbolic touches by the artist, etc, etc and most important - write into the family inheritance will 7/testament.

The "MILLION EUROS OF ART" exhibition in Casino Marbella, Nueva Andalucia complex, opens March 31st and runs through to May 4th, viewing time - Casino Marbella opening hours.

Important note: Stephen Howes has made a much needed commitment to CUDECA HOSPICE for financial supportive assistance for the very worthy, desperately on going care and treatment of the cancer stricken.

An amount of contribution for every piece of art sold during the exhibition will go into CUDECA´s treasure chest. The art buyer shares two fine objectives: a secure investment in art, and a heartfelt investment in CUDECA !

For any visitor wishing private showing arrangements, including chauffer service kindly call Stephen Howes on 650 361 543. (change)

Everyone is most welcome.

Be sure to have your passport /ID in hand for the casino's security formalities.

Stephen Howes
Fine Art International Agent/Representative
www.stephenhowes.es
email: info@stephenhowes.es
mobile telephone: 650 361 543
Home phone: 952 44 80 55

Christopher Stone sculptor early works

Christopher Stone has been a successful artist for a considerable time, his very early years were spent as an apprentice to a cabinet makerin London's East end, "Working for this man was very informative, I learnt a great deal, however he was an ogre, a bad tempered old brute who learned his own trade in the army as a Royal Engineer, I believe he considered me as a grunt, and himself as the sergeant major, he used to tell me to "put my shoulders back, and swing my arm as we walked along", and on Friday's he would throw my rather meagre wage packet at me telling me that "I did'nt deserve it." During the late seventies Christopher designed and made several entrance doors for a construction project at London's prestigious Camden passage, some of which can be seen today.He also built some of the display counters and windows for the Chemist "John Bell and Croyden" in Wigmore street London from Jamaican Mahogany, works from this time were displayed in Paris and Le Mans, France.After a Hiatus teaching young criminal offenders carpentry skills arranged by Hackney borough council, which eventually closed due to lack of funding, he went on to study with some established artists in Sherbourne Dorset,working with furniture designer Ralph Hampton, When he felt that his studies were complete Christopher tried his hand as a gallerist, starting in the small west country village of Tisbury, and moving on to Salisbury in Wiltshire, during these years Christopher had maintained a steady flow of artistic creativity, exhibiting in Europe and the USA.Two galleries have recently told of a new interest early pieces, collectors are curious, and a momentum is being created, here lies the problem, almost all of Christopher work produced in the period 1975 until 1990 was unsigned, or unrecorded, very few exhibition catalogues remain, although the artist assures us that he personally is compiling a "List of early works".One stone carving from his own private collection and from this period has been given by him to "The musee de pienture" in Sant Fragou, France, the piece entitled "Innocence" will be in the museums permanent collection, and can be seen there from February 2011.Since 1990 Christopher has lived and worked in Spain, and for 17 years on Ibiza where he collaborated with the Welsh sculptor Barry Flanagan, whom he considered he's Mentor.Christopher has long list of exhibitions behind him, in England, France, Ireland, Germany, Holland, and the USA, and several more planned for 2011. This coming Easter at the Marbella casino, Marbella Spain Stephen Howes fine art are holding a fabulous joint exhibition with a varied selection of superb artist's including several of Christopher's recent sculptures in marble, and some earlier pieces, many of the new painted works will also be exhibited. Christopher is considered one of the foremost stone carvers in the "Direct style" which was innovated by the French sculptor Henri Gaudier amongst others, but now it seems he has yet again changed direction. Christopher has in 2010 laid down the chisels and picked up his brushes, after blowing off the cobwebs he is painting again with a production rate that Picasso would admire, prolific to say the least.Several of these new works are developed using found objects such as sections of antique telegraph poles, this particular collection is entitled by the artist as "My paranoia in the round". These item's are fresh, well composed, and unique to this artist's style. Many medium sized canvases have also been produced in an abstract / figurative style using bright colors straight from the tube " I have no time to worry about blending and mixing, I want to get my ideas out before they vanish or meld into each other, I use the same spontaneity that I use in my carving and other sculptures, any colors that mixed are mixed on the support".When asked if this artistic direction will be continued for some time, we were told " I dont know what I will do tomorrow, when I wake up I will go either to the studio where I carve, or I will stay home and paint, I wish I knew myself where I shall be, or what I shall be doing, all I can say is that I shall create something, its my job to create, its what I do". I work alone, If its carving I carve it, whatever I do is 100% my own, no one else is involved in anything I do, absolutely, so I am my own master, it makes it easier, I do what I do, when I do it, and I do it alone. Stephen Howes fine art based in Marbella Spain are the first gallery to represent this artist's new direction in Europe. If you are looking for any of Christopher's early work you must put on your detectives hat, an artist so diverse there is hardly a medium or support he has not used, furniture included.Christopher is considered a sociable person, and any questions or doubts over works are happily answered through any one of his representing galleries, or from the artist himself.http://www.stephenhowes.es/ Artist's agent and representative, Spainhttp://www.ladyaudreysgallery.com/ Representing gallery USAhttp://www.forgegallerywalberton.co.uk/ Representing gallery UKhttp://www.sculptormine.com/ Artists own website