- Venue
- The Wasp Room
- Starts
- Thursday, November 12, 2009
- Ends
- Sunday, December 6, 2009
- Address
- 17a Huntingdon St Nottingham NG1 3JH
- Location
- East Midlands
Mel Brooks “Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall down an open manhole cover and die”. Often responding to cinematic imagery and 20th Century literature as well as popular culture (referencing the music of the Fall and Half Man Half Biscuit amongst others) and more recently the melancholy and underlying savagery of photographic reportage, Dargan’s paintings are infused with contemporary commentary. Reminiscent of imagery seen in daily newspapers and depicting scenes and props from unrealised revolutions, these fragmented narratives are packed with hostility; commenting in part on the imbalance of power systems and the inherent paranoia that imbues conspiracy theories. For the exhibition, Dargan will be presenting a mixture of new and old works and a specially produced limited edition publication, which will be available from the gallery during the private view, or upon request. Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
