Tomorrow sees the opening of this year's RCA Secret, or more correctly, the Stewarts Law RCA Secret, newly re-named in honor of the show's sponsor, the law firm Stewarts Law.
For those who don't know what the RCA Secret is, here's a brief run-down (lazily lifted from the RCA's own site):
“Stewarts Law RCA Secret is an exhibition and sale of original postcard-sized artworks, by internationally acclaimed artists plus up-and coming graduates from the Royal College of Art. It's your chance to get your hands on original works of art for a tiny price.
This year we’ll be presenting 2900 works by over 1,100 artists. We’ll be revealing the full lineup of artists when the exhibition opens on 13 March as well as images of all the postcards.
With generous contributions of new work from hundreds of artists and designers, Stewarts Law RCA Secret continues to help emerging artists at a formative stage in their careers.
Opening Times
Exhibition open: Thursday 13 March to Friday 21 March 2014, 11am-6pm daily (late opening until 9pm on 20 March only)
Sale open: Saturday 22 March 2014, 8am-6pm.
Admission Free
Venue
ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART BATTERSEA
Dyson Building, 1 Hester Road, London SW11 4AN
The Secret
Ever wondered if you could spot a Paula Rego at 20 paces? How about a David Bailey? Each postcard in Stewarts Law RCA Secret is signed only on the back, so Collectors don't know the identity of the artists until they have made their purchases.
Proceeds to Royal College of Art Fine Art Student Award Fund.
You must have a Collector's Number to purchase a card at Stewarts Law RCA Secret. Register HERE to get one.”
As with previous years, I will be participating in the show. Here's an image of one of my entries from last year; my most 3D RCA Secret postcard yet. For anyone that knows my work (and if you don't, then this image is a bit of a clue), I don't think that this year's pieces will be too difficult to spot. But if you do need another clue then all I'll say is 'watercolours'.
Now, I'm off to find me a sponsor. Next time you encounter me I hope to be going by the name The Tesco Wayne Chisnall.
