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Review by John Brady..
Last night, after Contagion (Barbara Jones at School of Tropical Medicine), the Transvoyeur Performance Platform and ‘Fire & Eurhythmy’ - Nicole Bartos (both Mathew Street), I sat in half-way through the “premier developmental performance of a symphonic poem
I really should have posted this earlier, this exhibition finishes tomorrow (Sunday Oct 1st).
11 Wolstenholme Sq is one of the derelict-building-now-art-spaces run by The Art Organisation during the Biennial.
Known as The RE-Evolutionary Gallery, this postgraduate focused project is aimed at shattering the confines of the educational environment by encouraging new artists to tackle inspiration head on and manifest a new reality from dereliction. With three scheduled exhibitions, expect the roofless to the skyscraping.
The first of a series of short shows co-curated by Jamie Torode and Gordon Culshaw is ‘Round One Way’. There is some really good stuff in there, sadly I didn’t take notes so can’t identify the artists associated with these pictures I took except of course John O’Hare’s brightly painted furniture which now has more of a Patrick Caulfield influence.
I really enjoyed the cityscape made from old computer hardware and the room on the top floor with black sculptures and a black painting that makes noises.
The artists: adrian pritchard, ailie rutherford, Alan Williams, amanda ferguson, amanda newall, amelia crouch, clare chambers, johann stafford, john o’hare, kaye martindale, martin clark, Michael Whitby, paul matosic, rebecca davy, Richard Proffitt, Richard Whitby, rob delisle, rosie clarke, sarah lawton, sue massey.
Round One Way at 11 Wolstenholme Square September 15 to October 1 2006
Just in case you may have thought that Lewis Biggs (biennial) and John Brady (independents) were at war with each other.
I caught them in warm embrace on the opening night
It was late at night though and the drink had been flowing and never mind that John Brady is wearing a pass that says ‘Hate It’. I’m sure it says ‘Love it’ on the reverse side.
I picked up a stack of the new Indies maps this morning. I’ll drop a few off here and there as I travel around.
As you can see its a lot different from the old one, its pink.
And, presumably, more accurate and up to date.
I don’t have time to check.
Liverpool artist, Garry Lawlan who also has a page in our artists directory, has been the the first to benefit form a new scheme set up by Dot Art.
He is pictured here in between Lucy Byrne (Dot-Art) and David Hunt (Director at Alexander James Executive Search)
Headhunting firm Alexander James Executive Search on Wednesday Sep 27 unveiled an oil painting of the city’s famous skyline, by Liverpool artist Garry Lawlan, after responding to a call for a new wave of business patronage of the arts.
The appeal was made on the website of the Liverpool Culture Company’s free to join 08 businessconnect forum, after its manager Nichola Lee heard a talk on the city’s two great Victorian patrons James Barclay Walker and Henry Tate.
The advert was made by 08 businessconnect member dot-art – an art gallery and consultancy which represents more than 80 Liverpool artists – inviting businesses to sponsor a local artist.
The appeal has already been hailed a success with a second sponsorship deal completed and several more in the pipeline.
David Hunt, Director at Alexander James Executive Search, said as well as buying the new work the company is also promoting Gary’s work in their external communications and will be showcasing his work at network events next year.
David added: ”We’re a relatively recently formed company and wanted to have a unique flavour to our new offices. The 08 advert was perfect timing. Garry’s work is outstanding and as well as brightening up the office, we’re proud to be able to give a local artist a lift up in their career. We now have two of Garry’s pieces in the office, both depicting the cities Iconic waterfront, and they have made a big impression on visitors to our office, as well as making the office a better working environment for us. ”
From Altru Drama Ltd, Hope Street
Sessions are for children aged 7 – 11 and run from 4:00pm – 5:30pm each week at the following venues:
Pennington Road Community Centre, Bootle on Tuesdays
Roby Community Centre, Huyton on Wednesdays
SARA Hall, Aigburth on Wednesdays
Children will be able to take part in drama games, improvisations, drama skills work and then have the chance to perform near Christmas.
No experience necessary. Booking is essential.
For more information call Kate on 0151 702 9293 or
email kate@altru.co.uk
Doctor Who Exhibition at the Spaceport, Seacombe
SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2006 TO THURSDAY 4TH JANUARY 2007
www.spaceport.org.uk
* Get scarily close to creatures from other galaxies.
* See some of the Doctor’s famous enemies including Autons, Slitheen and the awesome Cybermen.
* K9 is here to give the Doctor a helping hand.
* See actual costumes worn by the Doctor and Rose.
* See monsters, aliens and props from the last two series.
* Visit our hyperspace store for all the latest Doctor Who merchandise.
* And be warned – the DALEKS are around somewhere.
ADDRESS: SPACEPORT, VICTORIA PLACE, SEACOMBE, WALLASEY, WIRRAL, CH44 6QY
TELEPHONE: 0151 330 1333
Doctor Who Exhibition at the Spaceport, Seacombe
SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2006 TO THURSDAY 4TH JANUARY 2007
www.spaceport.org.uk
* Get scarily close to creatures from other galaxies.
* See some of the Doctor’s famous enemies including Autons, Slitheen and the awesome Cybermen.
* K9 is here to give the Doctor a helping hand.
* See actual costumes worn by the Doctor and Rose.
* See monsters, aliens and props from the last two series.
* Visit our hyperspace store for all the latest Doctor Who merchandise.
* And be warned – the DALEKS are around somewhere.
ADDRESS: SPACEPORT, VICTORIA PLACE, SEACOMBE, WALLASEY, WIRRAL, CH44 6QY
TELEPHONE: 0151 330 1333
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