A small selection of her most recent works
following her recent AXA art prize UK at the Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition, 2024
SQFT: Space Gallery, 95 Bell Street, London NW1 6TL
Thursday 5th December 2024
to Friday 10th January 2025
Open weekdays 10:00 am – 6:00pm
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Private view
4th December 2024
5pm -9pm
Wendy’s idea for this specially commissioned sculpture emerged from the intimate ambiance of the theatre, where individuals gather in dim light, surrounded by strangers, each with their own identities, their own genetic make-up. This sculpture embodies the profound experience of shared presence, where differences, whether visible or invisible, dissolve into the collective embrace of the moment – the connection, the being, overrides all.
Wendy explains “At the outset of this project for Oxford University, I experienced the unfortunate event of fracturing my ankle, which led to spending the summer in a wheelchair. This challenging situation opened my eyes to a different perspective, allowing me to understand the difficulties faced by others who have limited mobility and cannot easily view objects of interest. It turned out to be a fortunate accident, aligning this perfectly with the essence and intentions of my project, creating a more accessible visual experience for all – the initial height for the lowest plinth being the same as my eye height whilst seated in a wheelchair”.
Wendy’s considered use of colour within this sculpture is key – the delicious desirability of the translucent shades of the figures are reminiscent of boiled sweets, evoking happy childhood memories. Everyone loves boiled sweets, everyone is unique and everyone is beautiful.
The selected complementary colour hues do not carry any specific symbolic, social or gendered meanings. Instead, they aim to embrace all ideologies and beliefs that are also reflected in the Department of Economics logo suggesting themes of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
The carefully considered composition of the sculpture also echoes the ethos of The Department of Economics commitment to inclusion – the figures linking to one another by their positioning within the group – not turning their backs to anyone looking in, allowing the viewer to feel included, like they too could join the seated group.
PROJECT SPONSORS
‘The Quietest Moments’, oil on canvas (120cm x 150cm) – we are please to announce has be selected to be be part of this years Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2024. (item 2 on the catalogue)
The Exhibition Opens 18th June and runs to 18th August and is widely reported to be the worlds largest open submission exhibition in the world, featuring work in every medium imaginable.
Tickets click here (Opening hours: Monday Closed, Tuesdays – Sundays 10:00am – 6pm, Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm)
Location: Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD
We are delighted to announce the ‘The Sad’, oil on canvas (75cm x 89cm x 2.5cm), has be selected to be be part of this years Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
The Exhibition Opens 13th June and runs to 20th August and is reported to be the worlds largest open submission exhibition featuring work in every medium imaginable. Tickets click here
Mall Galleries London
November 2022 (dates to be advised)
The Covid-19 Lockdown has had a profound effect all of us all. Its like some fictional novel – totally unbelievable… only sadly, its really happening… a real nightmare!
With the foundry being shut my normal working practices have had to change, These portraits represent what started as a daily challenge, they have become almost routine now, initially just to stay ‘semi-sane’ it’s now something I actually look forward to everyday. Having published a few examples on my Instagram account – @wendyfreestone (and other social media channels), I had a number of People asked me ‘where can i buy these?’ it seemed the obvious choice to add a few to the web site.
Art enthusiast might also be interested to know
I have been donating (postcard size versions) to a weekly ‘feed the NHS charity art sale‘