01 February 20

Crying Shadows Flesh And Bone

At the heart of this exhibition is an awareness of the mistreatment of people throughout Africa with the genetic disorder of the melanin system commonly known as albinism.
Venue
The Surface Gallery Nottingham
Starts
Friday, February 14, 2020
Ends
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Address
SURFACE GALLERY, 16 SOUTHWELL ROAD, NOTTINGHAM NG1 1DL
Location
East Midlands
Organiser
Surface Gallery

Crying Shadows, Flesh and Bone: A Solo Exhibition by Brian Mander
15th February – 7th March
Opening Night: Friday 14th February, 6-8pm

Surface Gallery is pleased to announce Crying Shadows, Flesh and Bone, a solo exhibition by Brian Mander.

Crying Shadows, Flesh and Bone is an exhibition that reflects the developing friendship and understanding between British artist Brian Mander and asylum seeking Malawian refugee, Righteous Mposi. At the heart of this relationship and exhibition is an awareness of the mistreatment of people throughout Africa with the genetic disorder of the melanin system commonly known as albinism. Sculpture, found objects, and ritual artefacts reveal the contrasting perspectives of the natural sciences which frame the condition as a disability, whereas indigenous knowledge and witchcraft dehumanises and commodifies these unfortunate individuals. Are cultural traditions and superstition a hindrance to the acceptance of difference?

Artist Talk
Saturday 7th March, 3-5pm
Brian Mander will be at Surface Gallery to talk about his work on the final day of his exhibition, Crying Shadows, Flesh and Bone. He will be giving a recital of Ash Wednesday by T S Eliot. Questions are welcome.

The exhibition includes the documentary, Zeru Zeru The Ghosts by Yorgos Avgeropoulos, a SmallPlanet – ERT Production © 2009.

Crying Shadows, Flesh and Bone opens in the Main Gallery and Project Space. As always, there will be a donations bar with ales from local brewery, Pheasantry.

Free Entry: Everyone Welcome