A event on Saturday 8th November. The event starts at 13:30.
Serchia Gallery is honoured to host a conversation with artist Sian Bonnell lead by artist and art historian, Aliki Braine on the release of Sian's latest publication surveying more than 4 decades of creative practice.
Please join us Saturday afternoon 08 November to be a part of the conversation followed by a Q&A, to view Wilful Amateur in person, and to have your copy personalised by the artist herself.
As ever, the event is complimentary to attend with an option to donate to the gallery. Copies of the publication will also be available for purchase with an option to have it signed by Sian. We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery to meet Sian and Aliki and learn more about Wilful Amateur.
RSVP is essential, visit the gallery website to book your place:
https://serchiagallery.square.site/product/wilful-amateur-in-conversation-book-signing-with-sian-bonnell-and-aliki-braine/MTFGCCEXOCQAHHQRBACNRASD
Space is limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
About Wilful Amateur
Wilful Amateur presents a timely overview of Sian Bonnell’s practice from 1978 to the present. Arranged non-chronologically the book brings together early and later works into new correspondence. Essays by Aliki Braine, Sian Bonnell, Duncan Wooldridge, and a transcript of the artist in conversation with Susan Bright provide further fascinating insights into the work.
‘Prepare for an adventure, a journey which tracks back and forth through the absurd splendour of Sian Bonnell’s artistic life, a voyage that careers between the High Renaissance and Dada, linking Bellini with Duchamp. This book is a visual romp through 40 years of Sian’s creative endeavours which have relished the fusion of photography with painting, performance, sculpture and installation, each piece a balancing act just moments from tumbling out of control.’
– Jem Southam
Published by neverdone press 2025
Edition of 500
Softcover, 224pp, 135 full colour plates
210 x 280mm
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
Please join us Saturday afternoon 08 November to be a part of the conversation followed by a Q&A, to view Wilful Amateur in person, and to have your copy personalised by the artist herself.
As ever, the event is complimentary to attend with an option to donate to the gallery. Copies of the publication will also be available for purchase with an option to have it signed by Sian. We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery to meet Sian and Aliki and learn more about Wilful Amateur.
RSVP is essential, visit the gallery website to book your place:
https://serchiagallery.square.site/product/wilful-amateur-in-conversation-book-signing-with-sian-bonnell-and-aliki-braine/MTFGCCEXOCQAHHQRBACNRASD
Space is limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
About Wilful Amateur
Wilful Amateur presents a timely overview of Sian Bonnell’s practice from 1978 to the present. Arranged non-chronologically the book brings together early and later works into new correspondence. Essays by Aliki Braine, Sian Bonnell, Duncan Wooldridge, and a transcript of the artist in conversation with Susan Bright provide further fascinating insights into the work.
‘Prepare for an adventure, a journey which tracks back and forth through the absurd splendour of Sian Bonnell’s artistic life, a voyage that careers between the High Renaissance and Dada, linking Bellini with Duchamp. This book is a visual romp through 40 years of Sian’s creative endeavours which have relished the fusion of photography with painting, performance, sculpture and installation, each piece a balancing act just moments from tumbling out of control.’
– Jem Southam
Published by neverdone press 2025
Edition of 500
Softcover, 224pp, 135 full colour plates
210 x 280mm
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
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