about Callum Bell
In using that which is familiar to myself, materials that usually have an association with the ‘home’, or the idea of, are employed. My logic is that if I want to make work about things familiar to me then the work should start with the ‘home’, as a concept, material & source of inspiration.
My intention is that in these artworks the viewer approaches that which is familiar to themselves in a fresh way, as I am challenging, provoking & using what is mundane to myself.
I seek to use objects that we frequently have interaction with to subvert its meaning in saying new things
In my practice objects and materials are utilised in a very physical way. I seek to use objects that we frequently have interaction with to subvert its meaning in saying new things, while still talking about the same objects and environments I am using by not denying their history or physicality.
I have continually worked with themes and concepts revolving around what is mundane, familiar, everyday and associated with the home or domesticity from arriving at that point in early 2007. I decided that it made most sense to start with the home as a concept & material if I want to make work about the familiar and mundane.
My preoccupation within art making is being honest to experiences; I want to make physical, three-dimensional work, about living in a physical world.
Education
BA Fine Art: 1st class Honours. University of Plymouth July 2008.
Selected exhibitions & projects
2009
- Late 2009: Domesticated. Exhibition curator
- 22 May - 7 June 2009: Domestic Fantastic. Fringe Arts Festival Bath (FAB). Various locations, Bath
www.bathfringe.co.uk - 3 Apr - 24 Apr 2009: North. Temporary Arts Space, Halifax
www.temporaryartspace.co.uk - Mar 2009: Influence. Group exhibition, Widcombe studios, Bath, Avon
www.christiancitychurch.eu/bathandbristol/ - Jan 2009: Abstract. Group exhibition, Widcombe studios, Bath, Avon
2008
- Nov 2008: Purton annual art exhibition, Wiltshire - Exhibitor in group exhibition
- June – Sept’ 2008: Sleep Shed. Private commission, Plymouth
- July – Sept’ 2008: TRAIL (Teignmouth Recycled Art In the Landscape) Exhibitor in sculpture trail
- Aug 2008: Elsewhere. Exhibition, Bristol - Curator and exhibitor of group exhibition
- June 2008: Degree show, Plymouth - Group exhibition
2007
- Dec 2007 - ongoing: Majo Furniture, Farringdon, Oxon - Exhibiting within furniture store
- Nov 2007: Purton annual art exhibition, Wiltshire - Exhibitor in group exhibition
- May 2007: Hearts Capital, Plymouth - Part of group exhibition
- Mar 2007 - June 2007: St. Lloyes school, Exeter - Curator and exhibitor of group show
- Jan 2007: ROK headquarters, Exeter - Curator and exhibitor of group show
2006/2005
- Nov 2006: Purton annual art exhibition, Wiltshire - Exhibitor in group exhibition
- July - Dec 2006: Woodruffs Organic Cafe, Stroud, Gloucestershire - solo show
- Nov 2005 - Jan 2006: ROK headquarters, Exeter - Curator and exhibitor of group show
- Mar - Sept 2005: Woodruffs Organic Cafe, Stroud, Gloucestershire - solo show