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Debut contemporary Art Experience at The Forge

Debut contemporary Art Experience at The Forge

September 11, 2023

Visual artists unite to host a contemporary art event at an iconic setting in London’s East End from 20-27 October 2023. This Autumn, the inaugural Forge Art Fair will showcase the work of visual artists working across the latest mediums in a week-long celebration of art and creativity at Craft Central Gallery in the Forge, Isle of Dogs.

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Forge Art Fair is a unique platform that brings together artists and art enthusiasts in London. Our mission is to create a space where creativity can thrive and artists can connect with their audience.

Hosted by renowned Multimedia Artist, Carolina Kollmann and curated together by a collective of accomplished artists, the Forge Art Fair will feature some visual artists like Pierre Benjamin, Tammy Walters, Het and Leah Ibrahim Sams, Jairo Nicola, Arturo Soto, Jasmine Honor Mercer, and Carolina Kollmann as well as art educational live events hosted by the artists. Set in a beautiful gallery with industrial heritage, the Forge Art Fair is the perfect opportunity to be inspired by art, connect with the artists, and learn more about their background, creative process, techniques, inspiration, and latest work. Artworks will be for sale to buy from the artists directly. The Forge Art Fair will run from 20-27 October 2023, with a private showing on Thursday 19 October 2023 from 6-9pm.

Entry is free. Carolina Kollmann, Multimedia Artist & Forge Art Fair host said: “Curated by artists, The Forge Art Fair is a unique opportunity to immerse and understand the world of contemporary art and explore the work of remarkable artists from our community and abroad. Set in an inspirational setting with daily educational, informative, and creative live events, the Forge Art Fair will be an experience like no other - From traditional art to 3D, Digital, and NFTs Art, perfect for art lovers of all ages not only from the local area but further afield.

Location: The Forge, 397-411 Westferry Road, London E14 9UW

Website: www.forgeartfair.com

About the Artists

Pierre Benjamin – PAINTER - ILLUSTRATOR- NFT ARTIST

Pierre's work specialises in characters, concept sculpt, illustration and painting. Through this artistic exploration, spark thoughts, triggers our memory and the complexity of our experience.

Leah Ibrahim Sams – DIGITAL ILLUSTRATOR & NFT

Leah Ibrahim Sams is a British-Malaysian Digital Illustrator known for her bold and striking female portraits, with a focus on vibrant colours, culture and fashion.

Janic ‘JairoNicola’ - SCREEN PRINTERS- COLLAGE ARTISTS

Jairo and Nicola are experimental silkscreen printmakers inspired by imaginary surrealism. The artist's collaborative collages and wide range of work is all interconnected with a vintage completion.

Tammy Walters – PAINTER - ILLUSTRATOR

Tammy Walters is a British Modern Contemporary Artist based in the heart of Lancashire UK, best recognised for her bold and illustrative equine and animal paintings.

Carolina Kollmann– MULTIMEDIA ARTIST - 3D ART

Carolina Is a Multimedia Visual Artist with her own figurative painting characterized by 3D structures, to accentuate the subject appearance transforming her own existential worries into inspiration.

Het – ABSTRACT ARTIST - PHOTOGRAPHER

HET utilizes and manipulates reclaimed, industrially manufactured materials, focusing on their qualities and materiality. The work consists of abstract assemblages, paintings, and photographs that concentrate on structure, space, light, and nature.

Arturo Soto – SCULPTOR - DESIGNER ARTIST

Arturo creates reclaimed and recycled materials in a poetic way. Using woodturning and bio-sculpture designs to create reserve nature's statements.

Jasmine Honor Mercer – ARTIST PAINTER

Jasmine is a contemporary portrait painter, figure painter, and wildlife artist whose work empowers her subjects whilst championing freedom of expression