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Selected Practice

A selection of creative endeavours by Adam Grose exploring painting, drawing , printing and sculpture.  Each of the sections are regularly updated.  A more detailed analysis of his practice can be viewed over at the archives section currently situated at                  where most of Adam's work from 1979 to the present currently resides, including his comic and illustration work.  Adam's work explores the human condition associated with history, memory, archives, landscape, people, entropy and the fragility of knowledge and visual information.  His work explores these themes through a variety of materials and tools, including handmade inks and paints.

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Landscape: Flux & Flow
Source to the Sea

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Legacies, Lost Generations and The World Reimagined

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The concept of Lost Generations explores the untold stories of individuals who have long been overlooked or forgotten in our historical records. These forgotten figures, though integral to our history, have been overshadowed by those in positions of power and authority. For far too long, the engines of power and industry have only remembered those who governed, while disregarding the contributions of the working poor, the dispossessed, slaves, and indentured servants.

 

 These works aim to bring to light the obscured and forgotten archives that have been whitewashed from public consciousness. It is through the exploration of these archives that we can truly understand the impact and significance of the millions of people who were victims of the transatlantic slave trade. These individuals were not simply commodities to be traded, but the very fabric of society, the foundations upon which financial and commodities markets of the past were built. Today, we are the beneficiaries of this dark chapter in history.

 

 Adam seeks to form a remembrance. He delves deep into these hidden archives, longing for a greater understanding of our past. He understands that only by comprehending our indirect inheritance can we truly come to terms with the far-reaching ramifications that continue to reverberate throughout contemporary post-colonial societies.

 

 Lost Generations bring to the forefront the stories of individuals who have been marginalized and silenced. They shed light on the lives of those who toiled in obscurity, whose contributions were crucial but never recognized. By telling their stories, these works challenge the dominant narratives and force us to confront the limitations of our historical knowledge. Moreover, by exploring these forgotten histories, the Lost Generations undermine the notion that history is solely built upon the accomplishments of the elite and powerful. They reveal that it is the collective efforts of the forgotten and oppressed that truly shape our societies.

 

 These individuals were the ones who fueled the engines of industry, who built nations and societies, often at the expense of their own freedom and well-being. The Lost Generations hold up a mirror to our society, exposing the injustices and disparities that have persisted throughout history. By acknowledging and understanding these overlooked narratives, we can begin to challenge the structures of power that continue to perpetuate inequality and injustice in our contemporary world. In conclusion, the Lost Generations shed light on the forgotten individuals who played a crucial role in shaping our history. Through their exploration of obscured archives, these works uncover the foundations upon which our society was built.

 

 They compel us to examine our past in order to understand our present and work towards a more just and equitable future. By giving voice to the silenced, the Lost Generations challenge the traditional narratives and invite us to embrace a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of our shared history.

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Legacy: Echoes from the Present globe for The World Reimagined.
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LEGACY

Echoes in the Present
Acrylic Paint on Fibreglass Globe
June 20
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© The World Reimagined & Adam Grose

Public sculpture on permanant display at GWR Parkway Station, Bristol, 2023.

More information about the Legacy globe here.

Legacy in Trafalgar Square.

Works on Paper

A collection of drawings and paintings on paper exploring and experimenting ideas and thoughts of self-expression and creativity, striving to showcase a diverse range of work in various sketchbooks.

Portraiture

A range of painted and drawn portraits created since 1990 to the present day.

Transfiguring Landscapes

The transfiguration of the landscape through the manipulation of pigments from one state to another.  Pigments collected from a variety of places visited including areas of Somerset, Spain, Cyprus, Mexico and many other countries.  Pigments are suspended in various materials including rainwater, seawater, rock pool water, snow, turps, linseed, bitumen and more.  Some pigments are taken from human made objects and industrialised pigments.