In the game of art, it would be more than a cliché to say that many are called but few are chosen. That is, artists who sit in their studios churning out works – no matter how exceptional – and waiting for curators and gallery directors to come knocking are likely to wait a while… sometimes a lifetime. That is perhaps why there is a long tradition of artist-run spaces in London. Why wait when you can take matters in your own hands?
one of Adam Dix's works @ Exam
Transition gallery is the brainchild of painter Cathy Lomax who transformed the unit 25a of the Regent Studios, off Andrews Road in Hackney, into a flexible display space. Since its inception in 2002, Transition Gallery has expanded to spawn Transition Editions which now publishes the occasional book as well as three regular magazines: Arty, Garageland and The Critical Friend and a few “Tranzines” (i.e. Transition-fanzines). As if this was not a sufficient demonstration of business acumen via diversification, there is now a “Transition shop” to cater to all your arty needs, whether you’re looking for a unique art work, a limited edition or just a badge.