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  • Plymouth, Devon
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HELP My work has several strands, see my page, I am however stuck, my most recent abstract Antidote to Malady is a follow up to Jazz, Improvisation on a Sunny Afternoon series. But I am currently blocked, unable to progress, with the series, curre...
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Kelvin Harvey and Juliette van Bavel are now friends
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This is a place for artist who would in 3D formats, whether Ceramics, Glass, Wood , Metal, or any combination, to incude installation.
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Very appealing abstract. Nice atmosphere.
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Kelvin Harvey is now friends with önder bora and debra ohearn
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About Me:
I am a bit of a latecomer to art, whilst always from very young I had an interest in art & design, especially architecture. I became to formalise my interest with evening classes in pottery as a way of dealing with a stressful career, and by visiting open studios, galleries and various events. In 2002, I decided to take a leap into the dark and became a full time art student at the tender age of 49, three years later, a first class honors degree in ceramics and an uncontrollable desire to imerse myself in making, be it ceramics, objects or painting. My house is now full of stuff, slowly getting work out to galleries and shows, but still waiting for that braek through, meanwhile I soldier on. Atleast I have inspired my younger son, He's in his final year at uni, studying contemporary art practice and producing stunning photographs.
About My Art:
Mainly abstract, the ceramics are sculptural, I tend to push materials to their absolute limits. Paintings are in most media, experimenting with oils in particular, I tend to not use brushes in a conventional way, infact I will use whatever comes to hand. Most work is on canvas, bigger the better, which is not always commercial, a lot of galleries like work small so they can cram in, or minimise their risk.
Favorite Music:
Jazz, blues and quite a bit of contemporary music.
Favorite Films:
Zulu
Cruel Sea
Favorite Artists:
Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell and an awful lot more.
Website:
http://www.platform58.com
I am a bit of a latecomer to art, whilst always from very young I had an interest in art & design, especially architecture. I began to formalise my interest with evening classes in pottery as a way of dealing with a stressful career, and by visiting open studios, galleries and various events. In 2002, I decided to take a leap into the dark and became a full time art student at the tender age of 49, three years later, a first class honors degree in ceramics and an uncontrollable desire to imerse myself in making, be it ceramics, objects or painting. My house is now full of stuff, slowly getting work out to galleries and shows, but still waiting for that braek through, meanwhile I soldier on. Atleast I have inspired my younger son, He's in his final year at uni, studying contemporary art practice and producing stunning photographs.

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Sharing 'Trade Secrets' with other artists.

It was interesting to read Leonard Zinovyeu's blog, in particular to the phrase used 'secrets of my artistic proficiency' and the need for skills and techniques to remain a 'classified secret'.

I think therein lies an essential difference between the world of Fine Art and other forms of creative expression. My training at university was in Applied Arts, a sub species of artist, looked down upon by so called Fine Art colleagues at college, even physically we occupied the underworld, our studios… Continue

Posted on May 4, 2009 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Kelvin Harvey

Serendipitous images for ideas.

I have just posted on my page four digital images, which have led to the inspiration for new paintings.

I have always been amazed how chance encounters lead to new sources of inspiration. I use a digital camera to record process and for visual note taking, however ever since college I have found often hidden within an image is often another source of inspiration, usually found by accident, for me it started when I cropped shop processed photos for my degree module work books, about to throw awa… Continue

Posted on April 25, 2009 at 11:36am — 2 Comments

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At 3:45pm on November 19, 2009, Marie Kazalia said…
Kelvin,
The book, "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron is out of the ordinary--
since everyone is different she has numerous ways in her book for unblocking--I'm sure if you read the book something in it will really help to get you going...
Best wishes
At 3:17pm on November 19, 2009, Larisa Clegg Colantonio said…
Hi, Kelvin, I am sorry that the change in space didn't work. I hope that you find what does help you. Glad to be your friend :) -Larisa
At 12:58pm on November 8, 2009, Andrea López-Portillo said…
Hi Kelvin,
thank you for the link! I've already subscribed myself to it.
Take care!
At 8:07am on November 7, 2009, LECCHI MARINO said…
ciao complimenti
puoi aggiungermi come amico mi piacererebbe
io non posso perchè ho top 100
grazie
marino
At 6:22pm on November 4, 2009, Kenneth E. Washington said…
Thank you Kelvin for your remarks and advise. I think the texture has alot of potential. I will try the malls. I have a gallery rep in the Bay area, I was told that things are beginning to pick up.
At 10:26am on November 3, 2009, Chris Peters said…
Thanks Kelvin, much appreciated.
At 12:04am on November 2, 2009, dennis faherty said…
Thanks for the compliment. These are a result of four days experimenting. The results I was pleased with. Thanks.
At 6:14pm on October 31, 2009, Sandra Wray said…
Lost in it's creation - how wonderful! I wish I was there to tap on your shoulder, and wake you from your 'dream' state - how rare it is to find someone lost in one-self!

I too listen to loud music - depending on my mood, I listen to Hootie and the Blowfish, Pearl Jam, Manic Street Preachers, the Verve... anything loud enough to drown my thoughts - I have been told I think too much - living in one's head is like a disease... sometimes it feels more real than the reality I am in. When I get into my creative flow - I can't stop until I have released all that needed to be let out - feeling exhausted afterwards.... and then there is stillness and a sense of calm.
At 4:29pm on October 31, 2009, Sandra Wray said…

Hi Kelvin,
You know, I did wonder why you gave them that title - I can understand where you are coming from. I did like the pieces thou. I understand your frustration with ceramics - I spend weeks on a piece, and when something goes wrong, my heart breaks. I love making bottles. I enjoy carving through the clay and decorating it with slips and stains... they are influence by African sculpture, with it's geometric and angular forms. Even thou I am Brazilian by birth, I have lived most of my life in South Africa, and I guess it's raw energy still flows throu me.

I approach my ceramics with a different attitude to that of my painting - it is as thou another me comes out and takes over - I guess it is due to the fact that with ceramics there is a process - and with this process, knowledge and patience is key... and yes, it is very exciting to see how it comes out of the kiln in the end! To me, it's like I am about to open a present - a most wonderful experience. On the other hand, I use painting to release my energy in moment - I know that it is expressed in an instant, and in a way, what you see is the end result.
At 2:30pm on October 30, 2009, CAROLYN JORDAN (Bromley-Jordan) said…
Thanks Kelvin, I like your more figurative work very much and thanks for your comment. We wish galleries could get that into their wee brains don't we ?!
 
 

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