
Annabelle Shelton
Hometown: Milton Keynes
Based in: Milton Keynes
Hometown: Milton Keynes
Based in: Milton Keynes
Annabelle Shelton lives and works in Milton Keynes. She gained her B.A.Hons in Fine Art at Staffordshire University and her M.A. Fine Art Practice at Birmingham City University in 2001. Shelton predominately works in watercolour and graphites on aluminium panels. Her subject matter looks to people in space and place extracting them from their surroundings and placing them in a non space, the work references the modern condition and the psychodynamics of a space.
What inspires you?
The Japanese concept of Ma meaning space, interval and pause.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
People, Space, Place
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Sophie Calle, Francis Alys, Ilya Kabakov are artists I admire not because they influence my work in the way that it is presented but i like the way they operate.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My camera being out and about and capturing constellations of people
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Treat people the way you want to be treated yourself!
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Exhibitions
Times Watercolour Exhibition, London
United Kingdom, 2015
Discerning Eye Exhibition London
United Kingdom, 2015
Chapter Gallery Cardiff Wales
United Kingdom, 2011
Five, Aberystwyth Art Centre
United Kingdom, 2010
John Moores Painting Prize
United Kingdom, 2010