Secteur Privé to present ÉCLATANT ! an exhibition featuring the works of multi-disciplinary artist Stacie McCormick and internationally acclaimed designer Mark Brazier-Jones.
Opening during Frieze Week on Tuesday, October 8th, ÉCLATANT! brings together McCormick’s hypnotic, meditative paintings and Brazier-Jones’ exceptional signature furniture design pieces, creating a space where light, colour, and form converge.
Los Angeles-born, London-based artist Stacie McCormick is renowned for her abstract, gestural paintings that captivate with their calming yet powerful presence. With over 30 years of dedicated practice, McCormick has a deep understanding of her gesture-creating works that appear spontaneous yet are the result of rigorous study. Her paintings, primarily on canvas and paper, utilise ink, acrylic, and oil to produce effects that engage the viewer to wander the liquid mark-making that define the worlds within her works.
Mark Brazier-Jones, New Zealand-born artist, designer, sculptor, and engineer brings his alchemical touch to the exhibition with a focus on his extraordinary chandeliers and esoteric designs. Brazier-Jones’ creations transcend mere functionality, embodying a mystical fusion of bronze, crystals, and sumptuous fabrics in his sculptural marvels that resonate with the mystical cadences of sacred geometry. Each piece is a testimony to his dedication to merging art and practical design, creating wonders that defy conventional bounds.
ÉCLATANT ! offers a unique opportunity to experience the synergy between McCormick’s meditative works of art and Brazier-Jones’ illuminating sculptural works. The exhibition explores themes of light, both metaphorical and literal, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a world where art and design intersect harmoniously.
ÉCLATANT! Stacie McCormick | Mark Brazier-Jones, 9th-30th Oct. 2024, Secteur Privé 35 Portland Place, First Floor, W1B 1AE
Preview: 8th October, 2024 6pm-9pm
About
Mark Brazier-Jones, an internationally celebrated artist from New Zealand, has been pushing the boundaries of functional art since 1983. As a founding member of the Creative Salvage Group, Brazier-Jones has crafted a unique artistic vision that blends classical elegance with surreal dreams and futuristic visions. His journey from ceramicist to renowned designer has seen him create iconic set designs for music legends like David Bowie and Elton John. Now working from his 16th century barn in Hertfordshire, Brazier-Jones continues to inspire with his limited-edition and one-off designs. His masterful use of bronze, crystals, and sumptuous fabrics transforms everyday objects into captivating works of art.
Brazier-Jones’ creations have found homes in prestigious museums worldwide, including the Victoria & Albert in London and the Museum of Art & Design in New York, cementing his status as a true innovator in the world of functional art and design.
Stacie McCormick is US born UK based multi-disciplined artist. She holds a Masters degree in Fine Art from City & Guilds of London Art School and exhibits her works internationally. Beyond her painting practice Stacie is a supporter and champion of fellow artists. Throughout the near 10 year history of the gallery, Stacie has continued to cultivate her practice and consistently exhibited worldwide. Solo exhibitions in France, United States, United Kingdom, Italy and Lithuania have secured her works in collections internationally. Secteur Privé is proud to present a selection of works representing several series of McCormick’s practice.
Beyond her career as a painter, Stacie is chair of A-N The Artists Information Company supporting over 30k artists. and is on the global executive committee of IAA UNESCO championing artists rights worldwide.
Nestled in the heart of Marylebone, London, is a dynamic and unconventional private art space housed within a historic Grade II listed building. Spanning over 2000 square feet with high ceilings adorned with original architectural features, this visionary establishment boasts a long list of rich heritage.
From a political playroom of Churchill, to the recording home to legendary figures in the music industry at IBC Studios, which then evolved into the innovative Musion Das Hologram, that birthed the groundbreaking holographic technology, immortalising icons like Tupac Shakur. Today, Secteur Privé continues its legacy of cultural innovation, offering a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their bold and boundary-pushing works.
With a commitment to fostering dialogue, exploration, and artistic experimentation, Secteur Privé invites visitors to embark on transformative journeys of discovery within its immersive and vibrant confines.
