New Art Nouveau is a project combining the spirit of the original movement with the creativity of practicing contemporary artists.

 

Art Nouveau was a creative movement popularised during the late 1800’s to early 1900’s and was distinctive because of its underlying philosophy. Works should be inspired by natural forms and shapes in an attempt to harmonise with the natural environment and that ‘style’ should permeate every aspect of life. The movement was eclectic, incorporating not just painters and sculptures, but most of the decorative arts, also architecture.

So what relevance might these concepts have in a modern society?

A team of practicing contemporary artists and creative people have been assembled as part of this project, and perhaps they may hold some of the answers.

 

 

 

Robert Bebbington   -   Painter   -   Illustrator

 

Mal Dewhirst   -   Poet   -   Writer

 

Mark Edmonds   -   Painter

 

Tony Evans   -   Sculpter

 

Adam Fenton   -   Painter

 

Mark Fradley   -   Historian

 

Mike Hodcroft   -   Graphic Designer

 

Yvonne Jordan-Fradley   -   Photographer

 

Kate Lynch   -   Conceptual Artist

 

Lindsey Piper   -   Sculpter   -   Textile designer

 

Mark Sheeky   -   Painter   -   Musician

 

Jade Simpson   -   Conceptual Artist

 

Jasmine Simpson   -   Print Maker