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Parallax Art Fair, 16-18 February 2012, London, Chelsea Town Hall

'Parallax AF grew out of an international exhibition called "Parallax" that was conceived and curated by the art historian and theorist Dr Chris Barlow.

Parallax AF is different from other artists' fairs in that it is like a specialised exhibition. It is a serious platform for international and national artists to present their work to national and international dealers, art industry people, collectors, critics and buyers without commission charges. This also provides artists with the benefit, if they wish, to present non- commercial work, or to try out new commercial ideas, without high overhead risks often associated with other fairs. Parallax AF is also smaller and intimate than other fairs, and held in a professional gallery space in central London. The shows are curated by a professional guest curator, having the feel of an organised exhibition, and catalogue essays are written by specialists. Parallax AF aims to provide a key service in helping artists to promote and sell their work, as well as providing a platform for developing their careers and practice.'

Tuesday 14 February 2012

We are a group of eight UK-based female artists from the so called Accession 8 (A8) countries that joined the EU in 2004.This joint exhibition, a collaboration between artists and non-artists, is a reflection on our lives, identities and perceptions. It evolved out of a series of discussions on our experiences of being f emale migrants living, working and studying in the UK. By exploring our personal stories and experiences, we wanted to present our point of view, confront the stereotypes of Eastern European women and UK media portrayals of them. We wanted to present our version, our perspective and hear your opinion about it.