Medway Arts Presents: Suspended Animation
By jayenolan | Thursday, April 22, 2010, 19:03
Suspended Animation, 1 May - 11 July 2010
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The Emperor of Ice Cream , 2003, Ruth Dupre
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Zest Bottles 2009, Akroyd
Angela Jarman, Ruth Dupre, Rachael Woodman, Joseph Harrington, Stuart Akroyd, Gillies Jones
Suspended Animation is a bold and dynamic exhibition of contemporary studio glass, exploring both physical and emotional responses to organic states. Inspired by the natural world, the work featured explores the cycle of growth, reproduction and decay, stillness, movement, permanence and transience through a variety of diverse approaches and techniques. A series of exciting contrasts is designed to stir the senses and engage the imagination.
The glass artists participating in this exhibition are highly respected makers in their field. Examples of their work are rarely seen outside specialist galleries.
Find out more about the artists and their work.
Gallery activities
Angela Jarman In Conversation
Saturday, 15 May, 1-2pm, Rochester Art Gallery.
Join Angela Jarman in the gallery for an informal talk about her work.
Suspended Animation Family Workshop
Saturday, 19 June, 1-3.30pm, Rochester Art Gallery.
Use a variety of materials and making techniques to create your own artworks inspired by the ideas, themes, colours and textures found within the exhibition with artist Joseph Harrington. All ages welcome. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Reserve your free place for either event by phoning 01634 338319 or email arts@medway.gov.uk as spaces are limited.
Comments
If colour and shapes appeal to your senses, the exhibition is well worth a visit. Joseph Harrington's Kiln Cast Lost Ice Process pieces are striking (if you like owning unique pieces, not easy to mass produce!)
Stuart Akroyd's Zest bottles re even more vivid, especially Opuntia, it seemed to be a combination of lime green and emerald. His Ludic Plate would also look very fetching in my living room, being lime blown glass with crimson inset.
Red on the Edge (no, not the Communist PPC becoming agitated) but a blown and polished tray with six elements in red, white and blue by Rachel Woodman, was the most expensive piece, a snip at £5450! And typically, that was my favourite!
By jayenolan at 14:31 on 01/05/10
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