TRIUMVIRATE
An Emerging artists’ exhibition
Leah Eason, Kerys Thexton and Taegan Webley were selected for the pilot of our Emerging Artist in Residence programme (E-AiR).
Funded by The Gillian Dickinson Trust, these three artists have undertaken a summer residency to further develop their professional practice and curate their first independent exhibition within a gallery context. Triumvirate celebrates the talent of Eason, Thexton and Webley whilst increasing professional exposure in support of their progression to undergraduate study.
Their work serves as unique interpretations and visual representations which capture cultural experience and nostalgic observations. Eason, Thexton and Webley are inspired by what has come before and use this to explore contemporary consumption of art today.
Each of the Emerging Artists within Triumvirate are influenced by the interlinking relationships between art, history and recurring themes of the past.
Kerys thexton
The impact of social and cultural phenomena on the sense of self, belonging and identity are central themes of Thexton’s practice. As a multi-disciplinary artist, both traditional and contemporary mediums are explored, neatly reflecting the antithetical relationship between both the historic and current landscapes of County Durham. The pieces within this exhibition explore local heritage and culture, alongside the deep rooted politics of the north east. Thexton aims to cultivate a sense of pride in the diverse historical heritage and extensive traditions of County Durham to capture the beauty of the region.
Triumvirate supports Thexton’s progression to The Northern School of Art to study BA (Hons) Fine Art.
More of her work can be found at @K.Thextonportfolio on Instagram and Facebook.
Taegan webley
Inspired by the visual styles and themes observed in artistic works from prehistory, Webley’s abstract body of work provides subtle visual hints as to what has come before. The collection employs modern mediums and perspectives to interpret and expand upon the spirit of prehistoric artwork. Paintings, detailed digital renderings, intricate charcoal drawings and clay figures are reminiscent of the artistry of prehistoric people. An ode to this period in creative history, particularly the aesthetics of archaeological recordings and preservation, Webley focuses on how this art is consumed through the modern lens.
Triumvirate supports Webley’s progression to Leeds Arts University to study BA (Hons) Fine Art.
More of her work can be found at @tteygun on Instagram
LEAH EASON
Inspired and referenced from Japanese pop and Kawaii culture, Eason evokes a sense of nostalgia within her practice. The Japanese Superflat movement is a fundamental inspiration to the pieces on display. Through mixed media collage and digital work, Eason playfully explores colour, texture and pattern, repurposing receipts, tags and labels to visually reference the merging of reality with poetic fiction. A visual dialogue is created, bridging cultural gaps whilst simultaneously exploring universal themes of adolescence, nostalgia and the importance of cultural heritage on the wider artworld.
Triumvirate supports Eason’s progression to Falmouth University to study BA (Hons) Illustration.
More of her work can be found at @parfait.princess on Instagram and on her link tree linktr.ee/soparfait
