LARRY McGINITY

Art as a Derivative IV – The Art of Trade Negotiation

This new Art as a Derivative series is about negotiating trade deals; a specific and highly specialised skills-set, one that UK plc has not had to employ by and for itself since its accession to the EEC/EU in the 1970s. The paintings address global trade structures and the subtleties of international power-broking. It doesn't take sides, it just gets to the heart of the matter.

There are 8 paintings in the series, each measuring 105x105cm. Each artwork addresses a specific element in the process of constructing and priming an effective negotiating team. There are facts and figures: references to rules and regulations, protocols, directives and schedules – but not too many. In essence, Art as a Derivative IV – The Art of Trade Negotiation takes an entertaining, informative and comprehensive approach to what is perhaps one of the most pressing matters of our time.