Art Now- Strange Solution

Tomorrow sees the Tate Britain unveil their latest Art Now exhibition concentrating on current developments in contemporary British art. This installment addresses art that is made from found things, the simple re-juxtaposition of the items creating a new image and relationship with the viewer. Three of the featured artists stand out, but for very different reasons.

Katy Moran's luscious, rich, thick brushstrokes are very sensual, reminiscent of 18th century French painting but painted on found boards and cards. Although obviously abstract in style, her paintings have an odd portraiture or still-life composition which adds an element of mystery to her art.

Sugar Loves You © Katy Moran

Anthea Hamilton's scuptures are more obviously derived from found objects. Adding an element of humour to her "collection of meditations about love", as she calls her work, fun evocations of banal sexual attraction occupy large gallery spaces, with the viewer being able to interact with the life-sized, albeit lifeless, protagonists.

Busch Woman © Anthea Hamilton

Alice Channer's approach to her objets trouvés actively encourages viewer interaction, with some of her work having a distinct mystery through the creation of anticipation. Working in a clearly graphic manner, collectively her work can seem disparate, only related in their ambiguity and simplicity. Oh, and beauty too.

Thirteenth and Twelfth Scarf Drawing, detail © Alice Channer

All of the work exhibited is...intriguing. Make your own mind up tomorrow.

Art Now- Strange Solution runs from 2nd February to 13th April 2008 at Tate Britain and is free.