See feats of clay at exhibition
10:31am Thursday 7th August 2008
See feats of clay at exhibition A UNIQUE summer exhibition takes place at Poundbury's Picturehouse Gallery this month.
The display will include works by renowned figurative sculptor Jennine Parker and prominent artist Lorenzo Quinn alongside the legendary Mackenzie Thorpe, John Wilson and Govinder.
It will also showcase paper-clay by new talent Mandy Long with her athletic-inspired sculptures.
Picturehouse assistant director Liz Lockwood said: "We always have sculpture at the gallery, but it is unusual for us to have special pieces brought in.
"Sculpture is becoming more popular and people come in to see it, so we thought it would be nice to have a special feature. People follow certain artists and come here to look at their work, but very often they miss the sculptures that the artists produce."
The exhibition will highlight a variety of artistic style, mediums and subject matter including evocative sculptures from talented international artist Lorenzo Quinn, who creates unique, thought-provoking pieces combining a variety of shapes and textures.
Inspired by many things, each of Lorenzo's sculptures is born first in writing and many of his original sculptures are often displayed next to the poems which influence his work.
Jennine Parker's work expresses a passion to create movement, shape and texture. Inspiration from natural weathered erosion creates a contrast from smooth to textured surfaces, creating sensitivity to texture and form. Liz said that Jennine's work is among her favourites. Its interesting shapes and lines are naturally created from every angle, leaving viewers feeling the need to hold or touch it.
Mandy Long's enduring fascination with clay's creative journey gives every piece she makes fantastic impact and vibrancy. Her collection celebrates the human form and all its possibilities, capturing breathtaking moments of energy, spontaneity and movement. Her inspiration is drawn from the drive and athleticism of footballers in particular. The glass gives the figures a sense of being airborne yet, at the same time, anchored.
There is no pretension, no aloofness, just the urge to explore and communicate emotion with Mackenzie's work, while John Wilson is always developing and combining the adult approach of art with that of a child's.
The Summer Sculpture exhibition is at Picturehouse Gallery, Paceycombe Way, Poundbury on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17. Call 01305 250007 for full details.