MICHAELHOUSE STUDY Indian ink, watercolour on paper 57 x 44 cm
In 2014, Sula Rubens was appointed as the first ever Artist in Residence at the Michaelhouse in Trinity Street, Cambridge. Founded in the 14th Century, the second oldest college in Cambridge, the Michaelhouse sits among the colleges of the university at the heart of the city.
Sula spent much of her Residency working on site. Through drawing, she engaged with and observed the people as well as the architecture.
“Michaelhouse intrigued me. I became aware of how it’s architectural layers have evolved, both as a building and as a central focus in the lives, culture and identity of it’s people.”
She researched stories of the Michaelhouse past and present, and immersed herself in the everyday life of the building, uncovering a distinctive culture of worship, hospitality and culture. Her work depicts many of the architectural features of St. Michael’s church and the activities that take place throughout the building (recitals, communion services, choir rehearsals, meetings and concerts.)
The Residency concluded with a solo exhibition of the paintings, drawings and collages made during the Residency.
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MICHAELHOUSE STUDY, LUNCH & PRAYER Indian ink, watercolour on paper 32 x 37 cm
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MICHAELHOUSE INTERIOR WITH 2 FIGURES watercolour, Indian ink on paper 28 x 25 cm
MICHAELHOUSE STUDY, WEST WINDOW
watercolour, Indian ink on paper 65 x 50 cm
MICHAELHOUSE STUDY, CHARLES I watercolour, Indian ink on paper 23.5 x 16 cm
MICHAELHOUSE CHORALE
watercolour, ink, acrylic on paper
41 x 49 cm
MICHAELHOUSE STUDY Indian ink, watercolour on paper
MICHAELHOUSE STUDY ink, charcoal on paper 29 x 40 cm
MICHAELHOSE INERIOR WITH 4 FRIENDS & COFFEE acrylic, Indian ink on paper 41 x 29 cm
MICHAELHOUSE STUDY
charcoal, Indian ink on paper
MICHAELHOUSE STUDY
Indian ink, watercolour
MICHAELHOUSE STUDY
Indian ink on paper
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JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET charcoal, acrylic, Indian Ink on paper 40 x 50 cm
Since 2010, Sula Rubens has been Artist in Residence at Potton Hall, Suffolk. She works with numerous musicians as they rehearse for their recordings and concerts. Her subjects include the pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, The Brodsky Quartet, violist Robin Ireland, pianist Libor Novocek, violinist Bradley Creswick and pianist Margaret Fingerhut. The work is ongoing so keep an eye on this page for updates.
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet with Sula Rubens, September 2013
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JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET charcoal, Indian Ink on paper 35 x 36 cm
PIANIST STUDY charcoal, pastel, Indian ink on paper 17 x 42 cm
JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET acrylic, Indian Ink on paper 36 x 37 cm
JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET pastel, Indian Ink on paper 34 x 35 cm
JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET IN REHEARSAL charcoal on paper 29 x 42 cm
JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET charcoal on paper 29 x 42 cm
JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET charcoal & Indian ink on paper 60 x 75 cm
JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET charcoal & Indian ink on canvas 35 x 28 cm
JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET REHEARSING charcoal on paper 38 x 48 cm
Potton Hall Concert of Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and solo exhibition of Artist in Residence Sula Rubens
After the concert
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Residency & Exhibition at Caroline Wiseman’s Lookout Tower, The Art House, Aldeburgh, Suffolk in May 2012
WORK IN PROGRESS AT THE LOOKOUT TOWER
My studio inside the Lookout Tower
The ever changing view, Aldeburgh beach
Lookout Tower Studio 2012
View fom the Tower
Sula at the South Lookout Tower
Residency Exhibition at the Lookout Tower/Arthouse, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, May 2012
JOURNEY LINES collage, Hammerite &pastel on paper 15 x 20 cm
SEA PICTURE collage, oil & soft pastel on paper
ALDEBURGH SAIL collage, Hammerite & pastel on paper
Private view at The Art House, May 2012
THE SAME BOAT
SHORE SAILS collage, soft pastel & oil on paper
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Mark fuller performs
In 1993 , as Artist in Residence at the Westerkerk, Amsterdam, Sula made many drawings, monoprints and paintings during her 2 months there.
WESTERKERK oil on paper
WESTERKERK ink on paper
WESTERKERK oil study
Westerkerk, Amsterdam
Indian Ink on paper 60 x 40 cm
WESTERKERK oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm
WESTERKERK monotype 50 x 40 cm
Westerkerk Organ (oil study)
Westerkerk ink drawing 50 x 40 cm
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