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Early sketches from ‘…and then I was the wind’ in Off the Ground!

My latest project still in development – ‘…and then I was the wind’ – will be in ‘Off the Ground’ – a group exhibition of artists whose work has a basis in nature.

Hosted by Resource for London in collaboration with Rowan Arts, the exhibition opens on 4th November 2013.  It also includes  the amazingly talented Ruth Parker who’s work has been featured all over the place.

Here’s a flyer with more info about the exhibition:

OFF THE GROUND PROMO

And here are a couple of images from the series:

...and then I was the wind - I

…and then I was the wind – I

...and then I was the wind - II (early sketch)

…and then I was the wind – II (early sketch)

For more information about the project, or the exhibition please get in touch.

‘…and then I was the wind’ (early sketches)

Here are some  of the first images from an experimental piece ‘…and then I was the wind’.

...and then I was the wind - I

…and then I was the wind – I (early sketch)

Comprising 3 series of images, I am studying the movement of air and tidal currents through vegetation and attempting to recreate the experience in the first person.

...and then I was the wind - II (early sketch)

…and then I was the wind – II (early sketch)

At times these long exposure digital photographs lose all suggestion of the subject as they give themselves over to the speed and force of the energy passing through them.

...and then I was the wind - part III (early sketch)

…and then I was the wind – part III (early sketch)

If you would like to find out more about this work please contact me.

Great review of Women’s Work exhibition

Ellen Davis-Walker’s review  looks at the great range of work in this show curated by Shiri Shalmy with Rowan Arts, and considers the juxtaposition of mine and Mum Ghose’s piece:

“In Bag for a new Mum Ghose manages to capture a similar sense of isolation. Her torn up shredded handbag hangs suspended from a pillar, with keys, chain and dummy spilling from its torn centre. The sense of disjuncture between the outward image of ‘containment’ and security evoked by the presence of the handbag and the inner turmoil it conceals provides an interesting echo with Nicola Jayne Maskrey’s Ophelia Series. Using an over-exposed photograph of an anonymous female, Maskrey seeks to explore the edges of sanity and emotional turmoil. Although on the one hand still and peaceful, Ghose and Maskrey nonetheless succeed in bringing an unmistakable air of violence to their work which see conventional notions of the feminine being ruthlessly unravelled.”

Ophelia #1

Ophelia #1 from the series Ophelia #1-6

The exhibition is on until 31st October at Resource for London, 356 Holloway Rd, London N7 6PA.

Exhibition opening hours Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.

New Exhibition!

I’ll be exhibiting the series ‘Ophelia #1-6″ at the forthcoming exhibition Women’s Work.

Organised by Rowan Arts the exhibition is of work by women artists who live, work, or have a strong connection to Islington, and will explore women’s cultural, physical, domestic or professional realm in a bold and engaging way.

Ophelia #2

Ophelia #2

The exhibition is running from 11th September.  To find out more about the exhibition and how to submit go to: http://www.therowanartsproject.com/?location_id=1986

You can see all 6 images from the ‘Ophelia #1-6’ series on my website: www.njmaskrey.com

If you’re interested exhibiting or buying my work please click here to get in touch

Leap!

River Wolton’s first full anthology of poems, ‘Leap’ is now on sale, featuring an image from the Ophelia series!

 

‘Leap’, by River Wolton, published by The Poetry Business. Cover photograph by Nicola Jayne Maskrey. Design by Utter.

 

To find out more or buy your copy click here.

Ophelia and The Poetry Business

Ophelia #3 has been chosen as the cover image for River Wolton’s first full length collection of poems, ‘Leap’, designed by Utter for The Poetry Business.  I’m very excited!

The publication will be launched on 10th October with a live reading from the author at The Foundry, Sheffield. For more information click here.

Ophelia #3

Ophelia #3

To see the rest of the series take a look at my website.

Work for Sale!

I’ve just made a few more editions of Ophelia #1-6, if you would like to buy single images or a set, please get in touch!

Ophelia #1 (from Ophelia 1-6, Edition 4) – Polaroid Emulsion Lifts

Original Polaroid Emulsion Lift onto acid free water colour paper.  Signed recto, mounted on conservation grade board.  Each print is unique and handmade by me.  1 in a set of 6 images, from a limited edition run of 30 sets.

Image size – approximately 12cm x 9cm, mount size A3.

Prints are available as single images or sets.  For more information please contact me.

Shot underwater, the photographs are made into Polaroid 669 prints and soaked in a hot water bath to lift the emulsion containing the image from the paper beneath. The emulsion is then floated onto water colour paper and arranged into position. The very nature of the process continues the theme of the subject matter, and ensures that each original handmade print is completely unique in its tones and arrangement.