Cherished Gallery | Otley - Yorkshire

Saturday, 01 August 2009 19:42

Cherished - Otley

Zombie Nation

Sat 8th August - Wed 9th September 09

I willl be exhibiting my work in a Showcase Exhibition in the Upper Gallery at Cherished in Otley. The exhibition is titled Zombie Nation and will inckude screen prints and mixed media work. 

There will be a Pimms and cupcakes preview on Saturday 15th August (11.30am to 3.00pm), which all are welcome to attend.

11 Market Street
Otley
LS21 3AF
West Yorkshire

Telephone 01943 466 321

My current work examines the dehumanising effect of modern life, consumer culture and the “Work | Buy | Consume | Die” trap we find ourselves locked into. The stress of struggling to keep afloat in the modern world with the demands and sacrifices this brings is a recurring topic.

It’s all too easy to get carried along at breakneck speed by the various parts of our lives. I hope my work reminds viewers to slow down and enjoy the important things.

Zombies occur frequently in my work as a metaphor for the human condition. Conversely the beauty of nature offers an antidote.

I am inspired by vintage film posters and I enjoy appropriating their format to communicate about everyday issues.

As a printmaker I relish the magical and indirect path of creating the print. I am fascinated by the alchemy of the transformation via the process and the fresh excitement of the end result.

WORK IN THIS EXHIBITION