News Release
Images of the Divine
Orleans House Gallery
6 October - 18 November 2007
Religious and spiritual subjects have been central to western and non-western art since art began. Although marginalised by many formal 20th century modernist movements, the depiction of the sacred in secular and non-secular art has endured.
This multi-faith open exhibition brings together a variety of contemporary UK-based artists who directly explore the religious and spiritual in their work.
Images of the Divine juxtaposes traditional works, such as Christian religious icons, carving and mosaic, alongside abstract and contemporary work in media as diverse as painting, drawing, prints, photography, book art, comics, sculpture, installation and animation.
Practitioners include established artists such as renowned comic artist Bryan Talbot, alongside emerging new talent including Steve Frisby, Mark Finch and Victoria Burgher. Work by artists under the broad umbrella term of ‘outsider’ artist are on display, including work by visionaries Donald Pass, Joseph Parker and James Lancaster and psychic art by Madge Gill and Ian Doherty.
Exhibition Curator Mark De Novellis states “This complex, moving exhibition showcases artists’ creative and innovative approaches to the spiritual and religious; its enduring contemporary relevance and also aims to celebrate diversity in a multi-faith society.”
Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ.
Admission: Free
Tel: 020 8831 6000
galleryinfo@richmond.gov.uk ; www.richmond.gov.uk/exhibitions
Notes for Editors: Press are invited to the Private View on Wednesday 10th October, 6.00-8.00pm at Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ.
Artists: Over 30 artists including: The Angelus Workshop, David Bowman, Victoria Burgher, Ian Doherty, Derek Dodds, Steve Frisby, Carré Cooper Locke, Mark Finch, Madge Gill, Christine Heath, James Lancaster, Jane Maskew, Alex Musson, Christine Pakenham, Joseph Parker, Donald Pass, Delva Simunovic, Bryan Talbot, Camilla Panufnik, Victoria Vinader, Peter Webb, Roy Wicks.
Images of the Divine
Orleans House Gallery
6 October - 18 November 2007
Religious and spiritual subjects have been central to western and non-western art since art began. Although marginalised by many formal 20th century modernist movements, the depiction of the sacred in secular and non-secular art has endured.
This multi-faith open exhibition brings together a variety of contemporary UK-based artists who directly explore the religious and spiritual in their work.
Images of the Divine juxtaposes traditional works, such as Christian religious icons, carving and mosaic, alongside abstract and contemporary work in media as diverse as painting, drawing, prints, photography, book art, comics, sculpture, installation and animation.
Practitioners include established artists such as renowned comic artist Bryan Talbot, alongside emerging new talent including Steve Frisby, Mark Finch and Victoria Burgher. Work by artists under the broad umbrella term of ‘outsider’ artist are on display, including work by visionaries Donald Pass, Joseph Parker and James Lancaster and psychic art by Madge Gill and Ian Doherty.
Exhibition Curator Mark De Novellis states “This complex, moving exhibition showcases artists’ creative and innovative approaches to the spiritual and religious; its enduring contemporary relevance and also aims to celebrate diversity in a multi-faith society.”
Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ.
Admission: Free
Tel: 020 8831 6000
galleryinfo@richmond.gov.uk ; www.richmond.gov.uk/exhibitions Notes for Editors: Press are invited to the Private View on Wednesday 10th October, 6.00-8.00pm at Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ.
Artists: Over 30 artists including: The Angelus Workshop, David Bowman, Victoria Burgher, Ian Doherty, Derek Dodds, Steve Frisby, Carré Cooper Locke, Mark Finch, Madge Gill, Christine Heath, James Lancaster, Jane Maskew, Alex Musson, Christine Pakenham, Joseph Parker, Donald Pass, Delva Simunovic, Bryan Talbot, Camilla Panufnik, Victoria Vinader, Peter Webb, Roy Wicks.
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