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A new exhibition by Kerry Harker in Harvey Nichols

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Kerry Harker’s ‘Work and Play’ exhibition has taken up residence in Harvey Nichols’ fourth floor. The exhibition features a selection of ceramic plates painted in such a way as to challenge meaning and perceptions of colour.

Each plate included in the exhibition bears the name of a colour, painted in a completely different one. Ranging from £100-£200 in price, the plates display the intricate care Harker has invested in the completion of these delicate, yet strikingly bold pieces.

The plates themselves are high-quality bone china, providing a snow white surface for Harker to paint on. Colour names are hand-painted by the artist in ceramic enamels, a laborious process as each plate must be fired in the kiln four or five times at extremely high temperatures to attain such a brilliantly bright shade.

‘Work and Play’ will be open for public viewing until mid-September. Plates of the exhibition are being sold individually.

Until mid-September, free

Posted on Monday 16th August 2010
Rebecca Shoemaker

Harvey Nichols & Co

107 Briggate, Victoria Quarter, Leeds, LS1 6BG

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