Seth Bastian

Objective:

to develop, experiment and transcend. My recent enquiry is one that investigates figuration into abstraction, through testing and pushing preceding and contemporary modes of painting through mark making, and the exploration of visual language. 

2016-22 Seth Bastian Studios - Sole Trader-

Responsibilities included oversight of projects, email correspondence, independent research, and study (art and practical studio matters), canvas/support prep + other materials prep (preparation of solvents and mixtures), testing of materials and techniques, remodelling of studio and construction projects, maintenance of space, licensing, other relevant paperwork. Installed and curated three solo exhibitions which involved: correspondence with gallery, curation, installation of work, designing layout of the show, working with an installation team to hang artwork, flyer design, framing, organizing distribution of artwork, professional documentation of artwork, picture varnishing, journaling (studio journal, Project Journal)

GROUP EXHBITIONS

2022     Church/Factory                               Copeland/Dilston Grove Galleries

                                                                          London

2022     UAL Graduate Showcase               Camberwell College of Arts

2018    117th Annual Student  Exhibition   Pennsylvania. Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia PA, USA                                    

2016     Transforming Spaces                     Central Bank of the Bahamas, Nassau, BAH     

2015     Transforming Spaces                     Popop Studios, Nassau, BAH            

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2019     Corner Bank Arts & Investments    Corner Bank, Nassau, BAH

              Showcase 

2021-22        Masters of Fine Art (Distinction)             Camberwell College of Arts, London, England

Thesis- Beyond the Frame: exploring visual language     outside of illusionism a deep dive into the process and critical discourse of artmaking outside of illusionistic conventions through visual experimentation, skill: independent research, public speaking, presentations, field research.

MA Fine Art - painting Course Representative

Brought forward concerns and complaints of students to the school board at regular meetings, conducted surveys to gain feedback from peers on course related matters. Resolved community issues with course leader. 

UAL Afro Caribbean Society

2015-18          Bachelor of Fine Arts (First)                    Penn. Academy of the Fine Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Academy Scholarship, International Scholarship and Merit Scholarship, participated in public Annual Student Exhibition, Skills: research, academic painting/drawing, figure painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, art-history, literary arts (poetry, writing), public speaking, 3D Imaging (Sketchup), presentations, woodworking.