All this week I am posting information about our forthcoming exhibition, ‘Modern Madonnas’ and some background to the work of the artists selected for the show.Information about the dates, times and how to find us are given below. The private view is on Thursday 31 May, 6.30 – 8.30pm.
Today’s artists present conflicted views of the theme:
Lulu MacDonald’s work re-examines notions of support, rupture and discomfort. She is enticed by the city’s surfaces, textures and edges and at which point these planes seduce and reject.
Precariously balanced structures, red cushions enveloping and embracing, objects wrapped up, all suggest different aspects of supporting and nurturing roles.
Wendy MacMillan’s ‘Primal’ taps on our subconscious responses to childbirth. There is something claustrophobic and smothering about the feathers in her installation, which suggest the idea of delving deep within to create a new being. With the accompanying audio, an atmosphere of primordial power unfolds.
Set in the historic St George’s Church, Esher, which, over the past five years has been building its reputation as a showcase for cutting edge art, ‘Modern Madonnas’ includes paintings, prints, photography, video, sculpture and installation.
‘Modern Madonnas’ runs from 26 May – 17 June, 11am-3pm Mon-Sat, excluding bank holidays. (Private View: Thursday 31 May, 6.30 – 8.30pm)
There will be three related art workshops:
Back-to-Art Mothers: Sat 26 May
Parent and Child Art Workshop: Fri 8 June
Modern Madonnas Art Workshop: Wed 13 June
For more information, or to book for the workshops, email[email protected], phone Rebecca Price on 01372 464881 or visithttp://stgeorgesarts.wordpress.com.
St George’s Arts, St George’s Church, Esher Park Avenue, Esher KT10 9RQ, is near the junction of Claremont Lane (the A244) and Esher Park Avenue, behind the Bear Public House. Esher is just on the border of South West London.
