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Able to hold difficult poses
Hours: 10 - 5pm and 6 - 9pm weekdays
Seminars/Events for 2012
An Audience with Matthew Oghene clothed
An Audience with Matthew Oghene Nude
News
RODIN: Life Class on June 16th to only feature Matthew and Lucy
Matthew Oghene's STORYBOARD - weekly scene drawings and voice recordings
June 16th will be the final Rodin: Life class of 2012
Excuse Me: Join Matthew in central London , speaking to people, The dates are below
Sunday Summer events: Target 250, 4hrs ,
starting from 12 noon
May 6th: 125 people, June 3rd, July 1st
Matthew does first acting class
What is The Matthew Event ?
Matthew Oghene felt it was time to expand and work with other like-minded models. The Matthew Event promises artists an people something different. These live performances and seminars are open to anyone willing to exprience a new way of approaching art . The Matthew Event will be selling artwork. These drawings will be a must have. .
Matthew Oghene has worked with fellow friend Lorraine Smith founder of Silversmith Dance Theatre . Matthew is currently working with Lidia for his Rodin: Life class and Paulene one of London's top artist's in regards to Japanese Manga. They are in sharp contrast are worthy people to work alongside . Matthew and his team will do a variety of poses to please everyone at the event. In 2012 The Matthew Event will be rebranding the events it's offers to the general public. This will include seminars on discussions including the human form and speech.
Matthew is considered to be one of the greatest artist model of his generation by artists and models alike. He is a living legend within the black community. As a child Matthew had an interest and keen eye on drawing. This would lead to him taking Art foundation and HND graphic design at Middlesex University in 2002. Matthew's first professional job came in 2004 at Beaconsfield Contemporary Art Gallery in an art installation called 'Engineer' and the rest, my friend, is history.
Matthew recently modelled for an Artangel production on channel 4 called Life Class/Today's Nude posing for Maggi Hambling in July 2009. Matthew Oghene took part in the BBC Radio 4 Programme Inside the Life drawing class with Anneka Rice in december 2010 . ihttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wldfx.. Matthew hopes to keep working as an artist model and use his new voice to explore other career aspects. Matthew is currently undertaking acting lessons. Matthew Oghene also has recent headshots and a cv , These are available on request.
Who is PaulenePaulene is considered by Matthew to be the most vibrant artist model working today. She is available for portrait and life drawing work across London, She can work for private artist's and art colleges sitting,painting or photography to sculpture. She can also be booked for projects, the locations at the moment are london but can travel as well. She is flexible with any look, and can work with the artist with, what they are looking for. She has two tattoes, which are visible.
Who is LidiaLidia is considered by Matthew to be one of the most in demand female performers working today in London and abroad. She is also a film maker and is always thinking of new ways to express herself in her work. She is kind and is always willing to help others. She is constantly booked in advanced and is always busy. She works at art schools across London and is very good at holding long sustained poses.
The Troubadour Gallery hosts RODIN:Life Class
June 16th Saturday.14 Places left, Matthew and Lucy Secure your place using PayPal
Event: RODIN:Life class , Models are Lucy Castro and Matthew Oghene Date: June 16th Saturday
Time: 12 - 1.45pm or 2.30 - 4.30pm
How to book: Please send a confirmation email to confirm your next Rodin:Life class
Venue:
The Troubadour Gallery
263-267 Old Brompton road
London SW5 9JA
Nearest stations are West Brompton and Earl's Court on the District Line
Cost: Whole day £25 or Half day £15
Matthew Oghene will be working with two professional female artist performers/artist models. This new Rodin event will incorporate confrontation and imagination. The poses for this new event will be on ground level bringing their bodies closer together and creating poses never before seen in ordinary Life drawing classes. Please bring a sketchbook. This Life class is open to all who like drawing three models that interact with one another. Pencils and charcoal will be provided. Matthew regards this as his most ambitious event yet.
They have all worked at The Prince's drawing school, Heatherley's school of art, Kensington palace. The slade school of fine art, Morley college, The Royal Academy. The Mall Galleries and Art Academy. They also model privately for artist's for commission painting's and sculpture .
There will be a 45 min break at 1.45 pm during which time the Troubadour cafe will be open and serving food and drink in its restaurant and garden
Artist Matthew Oghene 20 minute on A3 paper Female models wanted for studio drawings !
Payment must be made before the next event.
To secure your place please pay using paypal. If you want to send a cheque please use the address below. Artist's can also pay in cash on the day.
MATTHEW OGHENE
Flat 55 ,
39 Effra parade
Brixton
SW2 1PG
Materials and equipment Easels will not be provided at this new venue. Charcoal and paper are provided. Only bring oil pastels and not ink or paints as it can stain the wooded floor
Cancellations and refund policy
An event will be cancelled at any time, if not enough people make a booking. If you make a deposit of £20 and you don't turn up, you can't take it to the next event.
"Expect gesture poses, long and short poses, props, no set poses; two artist models working as one."
