Who is Matthew Oghene?
Born in 1983, Matthew is considered to be one of the greatest life models of his generation by artists and models alike.
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. Matthew hopes to keep working as an artist model and says his best work is yet to come.
Who is Lorraine Smith?
Lorraine Smith is a dance practitioner trained in contemporary and expressive dance; experienced teacher, choreographer/director, performer and life model.
Lorraine is the artistic director and choreographer of Silversmith Dance Theatre and is also part of the Newington Collective, Animate: SPACE and the traditional Palestinian and Lebanese dance troupe Al Zaytouna. Lorraine is also a senior childcare practitioner by day.
Who is Alexia Clorinda ?
After studying art history at the University of Turin in Paris, she worked in the cultural cooperation sector in various communities. She's also a flamenco dancer. She lives in London where, she is studying photography.
TME: Matthew and Alexia: Connection part 1
What is The Matthew event?
The Matthew Event has taken over two years to put together. Matthew Oghene felt it was time to expand and work with other like-minded models. The Matthew Event promises artists an experience worth every penny. These performance life classes are open to anyone willing to exprience a new way of approaching life drawing.
Matthew Oghene will be working with fellow friend flamenco dancer Alexia Clorinda and dancer Lorraine Smith founder of Silversmith Dance Theatre , who in sharp contrast is a worthy model to work alongside Matthew at The Matthew Event drawing workshops. Both models Matthew and Lorraine will do a variety of poses to please everyone at the event. The Matthew Event will expand the imagination and outlook on life drawing and performance art to it's limits.
Upcoming performances-
Performance Life Class with two models
Event: Connection part 1
Date: Saturday March 13th and April 17th - 10 places left
Time: 12 - 3pm.
How to book: Cash on the day or send a cheque with a confirmation email
Models: Matthew Oghene & Alexia Clorinda.
Cost: £30 refreshments provided
Venue
Studio LaDanza 89 Holloway Road, London N7 8LT. Nearest tubes are: Highbury & Islington - Victoria Line and Holloway Road - Piccadilly Line.
Paying by cheque or cash?
Those people wanting to make a deposit can do so by sending a cheque made payable to Matthew Oghene TME of £15 to Flat 55 , 39 Effra parade Lambeth to reserve your place. The rest can be paid in cash on the day.
Materials and equipment
Easels and materials provided. Charcoal and paper are provided. Canteen at the venue. Payment to Matthew Oghene at the beginnning of the workshop - cash or cheque. Please reserve your place by email or phone 07946 899147
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 £15 and you don't turn up, you can't take it to the next event.
© Photo Alex Traylen
"Expect gesture poses, long and short poses, props, no set poses; two artist models working as one."
Life Class Today's Nude
Matthew models on Channel 4
Matthew modelled for artist Maggi Hambling for the Channel 4 live life class
Alan Kane: Life Class - Today's Nude
A Jerwood/Artangel Open Commission in association with Channel 4 - with John Berger, Judy Purbeck, Maggi Hambling, Gary Hume and Humphrey Ocean.
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© Images Channel 4
