Solo Show of Abstract Paintings by Julie Umerle at The Carbreakers Gallery, 2 – 14 June 1980
This was my first solo show after leaving art college. I was living in an ACME studio in Archway, North London at the time. The exhibition proved a memorable event although the opening day was rather shambolic. We hung the paintings in the morning then shared a meal in the gallery that evening followed by the most dysfunctional private view I can remember. As it grew dark we turned out the lights and viewed the exhibition by candlelight. Later, one of the residents gave an impromptu performance in the middle of the room. It seemed like the whole street was squeezed into the gallery that night.
Excerpt from ‘Art, Life and Everything’ (unpublished memoir) by Julie Umerle, edited by Anna McNay.
To read further excerpts from Julie’s memoir, please visit: http://julieumerle.com/memoir.htm
Untitled, Julie Umerle (1980)
Untitled II, Julie Umerle (1980)
