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ABS is a leading contemporary visual art studio and project space provision in the northwest, situated in Blackpool.
Est.2014, ABS exists as a space between land and sea for the development of contemporary artists, researchers and collaborators. A flagship venue for independent arts activity in Blackpool that has since influenced a growing ecology and strategic approach to the progression of arts and culture on the northern coastline/s.
Our vision is rooted in developing experimental and inclusive conditions for artists to have periods of time, space, and money to progress new work and new thinking. ABS hosts and holds space for risk-taking behaviour in the UK's leading resort.
For TMC 2023, ABS is presenting a collection of artists that have been commissioned and supported over the last few years. Studio members, commissioned solo artists and residency artists through our Work/Leisure programme come together to celebrate the work of ABS over the last 9 years.
ABS Stand 228 is supported in partnership with Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool.
ABS will take 30% commission of sales which will continue to support our ability to provide fair pay opportunities for the development of artists, as well as vital match funding targets to continue to sustain and progress relationships with artists, curators, gallerists, and commissioners locally, regionally and inter-nationally.
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Watercolour on 200lb Saunders Waterford (2022) Unique The DETHWYRT Machine (2022) is one of a series of works make whilst on residency in Blackpool as part of Work/Leisure_3 (2022) -
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Watercolour on 200lb Saunders Waterford (2022) Unique Coolspots Descent (2022) is one of a series of works make whilst on residency in Blackpool as part of Work/Leisure_3 (2022) -
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oil on canvas 35.5 x 61.5 cm -
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oil on canvas 35.5 x 61.5 cm -
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The pre/loved works were made as part of the Charity Shop Artist in Residence project, commissioned by Encounter Festival, Preston, 2023. 20% of the sale price will be donated to Emmaus, the charity w ... -
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found charity shop materials and repurposed frame 30x40cm The pre/loved works were made as part of the Charity Shop Artist in Residence project, commissioned by Encounter Festival, Preston, 2023. 20 ... -
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Found charity shop materials and repurposed frame 30x40cm The pre/loved works were made as part of the Charity Shop Artist in Residence project, commissioned by Encounter Festival, Preston, 2023. 20 ... -
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Found charity shop materials and repurposed frame 30x40cm The pre/loved works were made as part of the Charity Shop Artist in Residence project, commissioned by Encounter Festival, Preston, 2023. 20 ... -
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Found charity shop materials and repurposed frame 40x60cm The pre/loved works were made as part of the Charity Shop Artist in Residence project, commissioned by Encounter Festival, Preston, 2023. 20 ... -
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Found charity shop materials and repurposed frame 40x65cm The pre/loved works were made as part of the Charity Shop Artist in Residence project, commissioned by Encounter Festival, Preston, 2023. 20 ... -
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Found charity shop materials and repurposed frame 40x65cm The pre/loved works were made as part of the Charity Shop Artist in Residence project, commissioned by Encounter Festival, Preston, 2023. 20 ... -
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Found charity shop materials and repurposed frame. 40x40cm The pre/loved works were made as part of the Charity Shop Artist in Residence project, commissioned by Encounter Festival, Preston, 2023. 2 ... -
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A drawing depicting a new work for TMC 2023 by Garth Gratrix A bronze cast of a circus spinning plate inspired by Rainbow the Clown I (1998-2008). Rainbow resided in Blackpool, performing tricks whils ... -
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Jezmonite, pigment, and magnet 6cm 10 available -
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felt, wool fabric and embroidery cotton 36 x 52 cm -
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Terracotta coloured plate with a lowered section in the shape of a bread slice. Yellow detailing of the buttered section with knife marks forming a waved artex pattern in the surface. 21 x 21 x 5 cm 4 ... -
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Terracotta coloured plate with a lowered section in the shape of a bread slice. Yellow detailing of the buttered section with knife marks forming a waved artex pattern in the surface. 21 x 21 x 5 cm 4 ... -
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Terracotta coloured plate with lowered section in the shape of a bread slice. Yellow detailing of the buttered section with knife marks forming a waved artex pattern in the surface. 21 x 21 x 5 cm edi ... -
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Cast Sterling Silver 90 x 5 x 1mm edition of 12 -
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Nike headbands, Twelve reclaimed drop chandelier crystals, One Murano peach glass chandelier crystal, 3D printed hooks in clear PLA, white thread. Title taken from ‘Rush’ (2023) by Troy Sivan 106 x 36 ... -
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C-Type Fuji Matt print on aluminium, with subframe. 85 x 56cm -
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3D printed PLA, terracotta wash, Margate sand, Joss Bay chalk, tape. 55 x 41 x 41cm