Approved: 26.11.2009

Chantal Powell

Artist, Curator, Lecturer / academic, Project manager

Approved: 26.11.2009
 
 
 
 

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    Artist Statement

    Chantal Powell creates sculptural works about the unseen aspects of our psyche. A PhD in social psychology and an ongoing study of Jungian theory inform her practice.

    Her use of symbolic processes, materials and images reflect her research into the alchemical process as a metaphor for the transformation of Self.  Drawing upon archetypal motifs such as "the vessel", "the toad" and "the night sea journey" she brings awareness to the importance of energy filled symbols to connect us to a world beyond the rational, that of the mysterious collective unconscious. 

     

    Her most recent project Night Shaking was an artistic and personal exploration into alchemy and depth psychology. A funded research phase included time investigating alchemical manuscripts in the rare books archives of the Wellcome Collection and collaborating with a Jungian analyst with a specialist interest in Alchemy. 

    Chantal Powell completed her psychology doctorate  at Southampton University (2002) before turning to work as an artist full time. She was shortlisted for the Mark Tanner Sculpture Award in 2015 and has exhibited at venues including the Guildhall Art Gallery London, collateral events at the 53rd and 54th Venice Biennales, and  a recent  curatorial project with the Ingram Collection of Modern British Art. 

    Chantal is the founder of the contemporary arts program Hogchester Arts in West Dorset and hosts the Jungian online book club and speaker program "The Red Book Club". She also presents illustrated talks and workshops on psychological alchemy from an artist's perspective.

    CV & Education

    Selected Exhibitions

    2021

    The Holy Grail, OHSH Projects, Bloomsbury, London, UK

    NightShaking with the Ingram Collection (Duo & curation),  The Lightbox, Woking, UK

    A Strange Kind of Knowing (curated by Olivia Penrose Punnett),  Arusha Gallery, Bruton, UK

    Invoking Absence (curated by Patricia Brien), Hallidays Mill Gallery, Stroud, UK

    Darkness at Noon (curated by Ruth Calland and Mimei Thompson), APT Gallery, LondonUK

     

    2020

    Green Seeds from Dark Earth (solo), Haarlem Artspace, Derbyshire, UK

    Dance First Think Later, General Practice, Lincolnshire

    Floorr Exh 04, online show

     

    2019

    The Opening Of The Egg (2 person show), Arusha Gallery, Edingburgh, UK

    Backyard Sculpture, Domobaal Gallery, London, UK

     

    2018

    As The Crow Flies, Bo.Lee Gallery, London, UK

    The Salamander Devours Its Tail Twice (curated by Ashley Middleton), Gallery 46, London

    Paper Cuts, (curated by Kristian Day), Saatchi Gallery, London, UK

    Black Swan Arts Open 2018, Black Swan Arts, Frome, UK

     

     2015

    Enchanted Parks, Saltwell Park, Newcastle Gateshead, UK

    CREATE/MAKE (collaboration with Griffin Gallery and QUEST), Crypt Gallery, London, UK

     

    2014

    Existential Mirage (solo), Stand Clear Gallery, Portsmouth, UK

    Enchanted Parks, Saltwell Park, Newcastle Gateshead, UK

    Museums At Night, The Guildhall Art Gallery, London, UK

    Young Masters Art Prize, Lloyds Club, London UK

    Young Masters Art Prize, Sphinx Fine Art, London UK

    Burning Bright, Saatchi Suite, Hyatt Regency  (Curated by Rebecca Wilson, director of Saatchi Gallery), London, UK

     

    2013

    Victoriana: The Art Of Revival, The Guildhall Art Gallery (Curated by Sonia Solicari. Other exhibiting artists include Paula Rego, Yinka Shonibare, Mat Collishaw, Grayson Perry, and Jack & Dinos Chapman), London, UK

    Room Of Wonder, Newcastle Museum and Art Gallery, Staffordshire, UK

    Cave, Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth, UK

    Burning Bright, Saatchi Suite, Hyatt Regency , London, UK

     

    2012

    Unnatural, Natural History, Royal West Academy, Bristol, UK

    London Calling, Orange County Centre of Contemporary Art Museum, California, US

    Imprint, Serpentine Gallery's Centre Of Possible Studies, London, UK

    When The Artists Move To Albert Square, A-Side B-Side Gallery, London, UK

    The Other Art Fair, Ambika P3, London, UK

     

    2011

    Afternoon Tea At The 54th Venice Biennale, WW Gallery, Venice, IT

    The Fall Of The Majestic Elk (2 person show), Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Wolverhampton, UK

    FLAGSTOP, South Bay Lexus, Los Angeles, US

    MOMAC pop up exhibition, Organicstone, Glouster, UK

    Received Wisdom, Arlington Arts, Newbury, UK

     

    2010

    Time, WW Gallery, London, UK

    Traces and Testament (solo), Westbourne Grove Church Artspace, London, UK

    The National Open Art Competition, Minerva Gallery, Chichester, UK

    Here Today, The Outside World Gallery, London, UK

    Recollection, Chapel Gallery, Lancashire, UK

    Austerity Xmas, WW Gallery, London, UK

    To Be Confirmed, The Bristol Gallery, Bristol, UK

     

    2009

    Travelling Light, WW Gallery, London and toured to 53rd Venice Biennale, UK & IT

    Cork Street Open Exhibition, Cork Street Gallery, London, UK

    Open Show 09, Surface Gallery, Nottingham, UK

    ReOpen, KUBE Gallery, Poole, UK

     

    Awards

    2015           Shortlisted for Mark Tanner Sculpture Award

    2014           Young Masters Art Prize - Finalist

    2013            Re:view Bursary. Critical and artistic development bursary awarded by a-n The Artist Information Company 

     

    Publications

    2013            Victoriana: A Miscellany

     

    Commissions

    2014    Commissioned by NewcastleGateshead initiative to create outdoor public commission for Saltwell Park, Newcastle Gateshead, UK

    2014    Lucid Dreaming. Public participatory installation for Museums At Night, Guildhall Art Gallery, London, UK

    2013    Nightingale’s Nest. Site Specific Installation for the Guildhall Art Gallery, London, UK

    2011     Site Specific Installation for Grade II listed Church building, Hampshire, UK

    2010     Alternative Christmas Tree for ASPEX gallery, Portsmouth, UK

    2010     Work to raise awareness of sex trafficking, Poole, UK

     

    Other Activities/Achievements

    2015    Artists talk at John Hansard Gallery, Southampton.

    2013    Selector and review writer for Axis MA Stars

    2013    Artist talk with Guildhall Art Gallery curator Sonia Solicari to Love Art London members

    2012    Work selected for Billboard presentation, Boxpark Shoreditch,, London, UK

    2012    Work displayed in Saatchi & Saatchi building in London for six weeks, London, UK

    2011    July host of  COLLABORATE for Blaise & Co Contemporary Art , New York, US

    2011    Work auctioned by Hugh Edmeades (Christies) for the Jennie & Jessie Gunhammer Lupus Trust, UK

     

    Selected Press           

    2013            The Independent

    2013            Fine Art Connoisseur

    2013            Saatchi Online Magazine

    2012            Stylist magazine

    2012            Interview with FAD

    2012            Huffington Post

    2012            Guardian Online

    2012            Culture 24

    2011            Creative Boom. Readers Studios

    2010            AN magazine (Front Cover)                                   

    2010            Country and Townhouse Magazine                                                                                         

    2010            The Big Issue.                                                

     

    Qualifications

    2002                  PhD. in Social Psychology, Southampton University, UK

    1998                  Bsc. Psychology, Southampton University, UK