Antony Gormley gives his patronage to the Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary
We are delighted that Antony Gormley, one of Britain’s best known and internationally significant artists, has accepted our invitation to be the Patron of the Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary.
Antony Gormley said, “Adam was inspirational as an artist and a man – seeing his disability as a strength, and always open to new experiences and new expression. This bursary is the most practical and powerful way to continue doing what Adam did to make the possible palpable.”
Antony knew Adam and his work well. His quote very much sums up the nature and growing importance of the bursary. Shape is proud to continue to promote this wonderful opportunity for disabled artists to work in such prestigious places as Camden Arts Centre, the Bluecoat Gallery, Liverpool and currently with Spike Island in Bristol.
The current recipient of the bursary is Aaron Williamson.
Aaron’s residency at Spike Island will run throughout the Spring of 2010. There will be opportunities to see the work in progress in open studio events during the residency.
The Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary 2009-10 is made possible by the Garfield Weston Foundation.
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