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Post by jusdeep on Jan 10, 2012 7:19:47 GMT 1
I actually don't follow... care to elaborate? I'll try  I liken the work to a massive slab of chocolate gateau it looks great and the first few mouthfuls are pleasurable.Then slowly you realise what a bad idea it was to eat it. It's work that easily liked, but loses it appeal over time. I guess I'm saying it's a bit empty, for me at least. I feel exactly the same about her work. When I first saw her work 2 or 3 years ago I was like, wow. Now the excitement has faded, I'm left feeling cold by it. I obviously can see there is some skill/technique there, which she has cracked but that's where it ends for me. |
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Post by cardiff on Jan 10, 2012 7:56:23 GMT 1
I actually don't follow... care to elaborate? I'll try I liken the work to a massive slab of chocolate gateau it looks great and the first few mouthfuls are pleasurable.Then slowly you realise what a bad idea it was to eat it. It's work that easily liked, but loses it appeal over time. I guess I'm saying it's a bit empty, for me at least. Best explanation of an opinion I've seen on here in a while...I don't share the opinion, but certainly respect your take and ability to articulate it. |
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Post by tobaum on Jan 10, 2012 8:55:16 GMT 1
I absolutely love her work. It is very powerful, very textured, full of good energy. It makes me happy when I look at one of her painting. Which is quite often as I cannot stop staring at my crayon since I purchase it. Also I think her work is quite refreshing and completes very well my collection. She's very wallfriendly, visitors always look closely at the painting and like it. If you never saw one in flesh, here are some details pics of mine:     |
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Post by phearloathing on Jan 10, 2012 9:01:40 GMT 1
That is stunning tobaum!
Thanks for sharing.... All so far that have been posted look great. Can't wait to see Cardiff's in the flesh.
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Post by Cedric Mnich on Jan 10, 2012 9:28:03 GMT 1
Seen some of her works at Galerie LeFeuvre in Paris. Stunning. Was pleasantly surprised by the prices (some works were in the 2 or 2.5KEUR) though far over my budget. What was the price for crayons (by PM if you don't want to disclose that publicly) ?
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Post by misterx on Jan 10, 2012 9:40:56 GMT 1
Wondered the same re.the Crayon prices...
They are stunning though, I'm envious tobaum...and anyway, who ever got bored of eating World Class chocolate gateau?Pass me the cake-lifter would you?
Jusdeep is obviously a savouries kinda guy!
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Post by jusdeep on Jan 10, 2012 10:26:37 GMT 1
Yes, more of a pork scratching than gateau man.  Don't get me wrong, I do think her work is visually and technically very appealing and I can definitely see the wider appeal. I have seen many of her pieces at art fairs and in galleries and met her on a couple of occasions, just doesn't do much for me. Horses for courses. |
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Post by plurker on Jan 10, 2012 12:22:54 GMT 1
Tobaum - that is a lovely piece.
Never liked KF's work from online pictures, but saw some at Affordable Art Fair last year, at Future Tense gallery and liked it much more in the flesh than I thought I would. I had a good long chat with Paul at FT, and was close to purchasing a KF piece, but in the end I went for a very different piece by a different artist instead.
I can see the point deputydawg makes in that the work is somehow less 'deep' and enjoyment might fade over time - I feel the same way about Andrew McAttee's tbh.
However if you like her work, then fill yer boots - the guys at Future Tense were nice and helpful.
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Post by brushstrokes75 on Jan 10, 2012 12:57:49 GMT 1
Check with Ed from Future Tense (edcase on the forum), he represents her. Seems like I need to requote myself as you seem to have missed it! Ed . (edcase on the forum) owns the future tense gallery and represents her so you should contact him regarding prices : www.thefuturetense.net/artists/fridriks/ |
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Post by tobaum on Jan 10, 2012 13:09:34 GMT 1
Check with Ed from Future Tense (edcase on the forum), he represents her. Seems like I need to requote myself as you seem to have missed it! Ed . (edcase on the forum) owns the future tense gallery and represents her so you should contact him regarding prices : www.thefuturetense.net/artists/fridriks/For those based outside of the UK, Lefeuvre gallery in Paris: www.galerielefeuvre.com/And Circle Culture Berlin: circleculture-gallery.com/might be good options. Mine was bought at Lefeuvre. Regarding the crayons, there are several sizes, ballpark is +/- £ 3k. |
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Post by Guest on Jan 10, 2012 13:34:41 GMT 1
Fantastic painter, beautiful person...
Has an amazing grasp of colour imho.
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Post by phearloathing on Jan 10, 2012 18:05:13 GMT 1
Thanks Brushstrokes, I actuallly have been in contact with with Ed about a certain piece. The one he offered up is definitely beautiful and I am still thinking it over, and of course getting funds together for.
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Post by pezlow on Jan 10, 2012 21:49:18 GMT 1
I like her work very much indeed. But I think it is too pricey for an artist at her time in her career. That's the only thing that's put me off buying.
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Post by timba82 on Jan 10, 2012 22:24:55 GMT 1
I like her work very much indeed. But I think it is too pricey for an artist at her time in her career. That's the only thing that's put me off buying. thats exactly what stopped me as well pez. |
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Post by tobaum on Jan 11, 2012 8:05:06 GMT 1
I like her work very much indeed. But I think it is too pricey for an artist at her time in her career. That's the only thing that's put me off buying. thats exactly what stopped me as well pez. Imo she's not overpriced. Her cv is already nice: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katrin_FridriksI can understand saying an artist is overpriced, for example Charming Baker (basicly no cv and very very high prices), but about Fridriks? She is affordable and imo correctly priced. Forgot to mention, she's also represented by Vicky David NY: www.vickydavid.com/ |
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Post by Guest on Jan 11, 2012 14:27:31 GMT 1
thats exactly what stopped me as well pez. Imo she's not overpriced. Her cv is already nice: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katrin_FridriksI can understand saying an artist is overpriced, for example Charming Baker (basicly no cv and very very high prices), but about Fridriks? She is affordable and imo correctly priced. Forgot to mention, she's also represented by Vicky David NY: www.vickydavid.com/It's an interesting question, what prices should artists be charging at certain points in their careers? I see a lot of work I think is overpriced for where the artists are at the moment. But I'm no gallerist, so what do I know. I also agree with Tobaum, as she has shown all over the world and with some quite prestigious galleries too. |
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Post by pezlow on Jan 11, 2012 20:46:29 GMT 1
Maybe tobaum/remi. I guess only time will tell. Prices for her work are up there though with some of the uk's most well established abstract artists. Buy an Albert Irvin or a fridriks? Guess it depends what you prefer. Hell you could even get a small terry frost original for the same price as a fridriks.
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Post by ABC on Jan 11, 2012 21:23:20 GMT 1
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Post by pezlow on Jan 11, 2012 21:26:23 GMT 1
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Post by ABC on Jan 11, 2012 21:33:30 GMT 1
What are you doing to me Perry? This first image is a Frost, something that I need on my wall this year.
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Post by pezlow on Jan 11, 2012 21:36:21 GMT 1
Sorry didn't mean to encourage anyone to buy anything. Just saying that for the price of a fridriks there is a lot of other stuff out there. I do really like her work though, and that's what really matters. You don't need to own to enjoy |
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Post by ABC on Jan 11, 2012 21:38:21 GMT 1
Well I will be in Plymouth so may have to jump in the car.
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Post by Urban Portrait Commissions on Jan 11, 2012 21:41:11 GMT 1
I'll join you with that pez, I can dribble without buying a lollipop.
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Post by neatemichael on Jan 11, 2012 21:50:58 GMT 1
Shows what the f**k I know... I'd rather have a Fridriks than a Frost... All about taste innit.
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Post by ABC on Jan 11, 2012 21:53:31 GMT 1
lol, yeh I have no taste.
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Post by shoeless on Jan 11, 2012 23:34:14 GMT 1
I'm going to to compare her stuff to Pollock's (which may or may not be fair, but hear me out). What I like about both their work is that you can see the energy and force behind the work, as if the act of creating it is the art itself. I do quite like her crayons pieces, probably too dear for my budget, but I like the energy, the "splash," the artist's actual hand doing the work, whatever you want to call it. My thinking as well. I would love to pick one up, but the pricing has me put off. Looking forward to what you acquire though!!! |
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Post by Guest on Jan 12, 2012 0:23:42 GMT 1
Shows what the f**k I know... I'd rather have a Fridriks than a Frost... All about taste innit. ......or lack of. |
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Post by Urban Portrait Commissions on Jan 12, 2012 0:58:15 GMT 1
Heres my Fridriks look alike(not being able to afford the real thing).  Big up to my ol babber for helping me out. |
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Post by Urban Portrait Commissions on Jan 12, 2012 1:01:41 GMT 1
I'm scared to ask a price when there not quoted. Judging by auction results I'll pass. Some look fantastic, others just do nothing for me. |
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Post by Guest on Jan 12, 2012 1:13:19 GMT 1
Heres my Fridriks look alike(not being able to afford the real thing). Big up to my ol babber for helping me out. Thats nice |
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