Simon Liddiment – An exhibition of work as part of Standpoint Futures Residency Program 2011
27 April 2011 12-8pm; artist’s talk and drinks at 6.30pm, 28 April 2011 12-6pm
Simon Liddiment’s practice is located somewhere in the transforming relationship between words and objects, in the visual and verbal slippages that occur between what may be spoken or written and the physical stuff of the world.
Locating and containing appropriate forms in response to particular observations, medium and format are defined by each individual concept, with his practice ranging from handcrafted objects to works appropriating a readymade aesthetic. The work is epigrammatic in the best sense – concise, paradoxical and witty – revealing an engagement with what could be either unstable or obdurate material – an everyday word that does not quite settle down, a choice of material so ordinary as to be almost hallucinogenic. (Who would think of making a work with language and a tea towel?)
As part of his residency so far, Liddiment has chosen to work with print, extending his interest in visual / verbal language relationships through the use of the litho facilities and expertise available at Standpoint.
Current exhibitions A Skvader Works from Norwich Castle’s collection and contemporary artists selected by Alex Sainsbury and Lawrence Leaman, a Contemporary Art Society centenary project, Norwich Castle Musuem and Art Gallery, December 2010 – June 2011. Recent exhibitions include Logo, 1×1 tábla billboard, Budapest, Hungary, October – November 2010, EAST goes East, Bunkier Sztuki and EASTinternational, Krakow Poland 10 September – 3 October 2010, SUSAK expo 2010 Susak, Croatia, August 2010, What a relief, Flowers East, London, July 2010, PRESS, RED Gallery, Rivington Street, London, May 2010, Presents, Wysing Arts, Cambridge, April 2010.
This special two-day presentation is part of Simons’s participation in the Standpoint Futures Development Residencies for Regional Artists program. It will include a talk at 6.30 by the artist on Wednesday 27th April, and an opportunity to meet and talk to Simon at any time during the 2 days.
The residency’s chief aims are to provide high quality, individualized opportunities to develop an artist’s practice and career, and to integrate London and the Regional UK art world to promote dialogue and interchange. Please see residency blog to keep up to date with the progress of each residency http://standpointfutures.tumblr.com/ Further information: Fiona MacDonald: 0207 739 4921 / [email protected] Matilda Strang: [email protected]
