Liverpool artwork of the week 2010-10. ‘Olive Forms’ Ceramic by Peter Lewis in ‘Camouflage of Truth’ at the Cornerstone 26 February – 26 March 2010.
Some really amazing ceramics by Peter Lewis, I would love to know more about them so it is fortunate that the artist is giving a talk about his inspiration and practice at the Cornerstone tomorrow at 16.00 Tuesday 9 March in room cor110 and its Free.
Where conflict, power, belief and political expediency come together is the territory where Peter Lewis positions his personal practice; an art engaged in a dialogue of the current social and political realities around us. It explores duplicity, cultural systems and reflects on the futility of individuals, as well as armies to create new environments and societies.
The work pulls together a variety of strands from news stories, events and personal experiences that act as counterpoints between East and West. Lewis believes that media coverage of events and sound bite reporting reinforces Western preconceptions and facilitates mythical notions of realities on the ground. His art interrogates concepts of duality, or paradoxical situations that often involve contradictory elements. Indeed, this is part of a fundamental art making strategy within his practice, a dichotomy that reveals an alternative narrative.
Cathedral 2 by Peter Dover
Liverpool artwork of the week 2010-5. ‘Cathedral 2′ print by Peter Dover in ‘5′ at Cornerstone 22 January – 19 February 2010
I love this one. Even though it shows only the merest glimpse of the building I’m sure most people in Liverpool will recognise the Anglican Cathedral. The gradually fading blue sky is brilliant.
It’s worth noting that this is not necessarily typical of Dover’s work, his other prints in the show are very different and he works in many other media. He is Fine Art Curriculum Coordinator at Hope University.
‘5′ at Cornerstone
These Ensemble 10/10 events at The Cornerstone are always well worth investigating…
Ensemble 10/10: music-theatre, dance, film and opera
“The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s avant-garde flying squad” The Times
Winner of the 2009 Royal Philharmonic Society ‘Ensemble’ and ‘Concert Series and Festival’ Music Awards in 2009, Ensemble 10/10 is the acclaimed contemporary ensemble made up of members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
10/10 Ensemble programme, devised and conducted by Clark Rundell, features essential 20th-century works alongside premieres by the most talented local and international contemporary composers of today.
All concerts take place in the historical setting of the Cornerstone, Hope University’s creative campus in Everton.
Music-Theatre Night
Wednesday 10 February 2010 7:30 pm
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Ghosts at the Wedding, Mukharadeeb, Iraq, 2004. Engraving by Emily Johns
‘5′ at the Cornerstone
22 January – 19 February 2010
Artists: Pete Clarke, Tim Dolphin, Peter Dover, Emma Gregory, Emily Johns
You can always rely on the Merseyside printmakers to put on a really good show. Emily Johns engravings are quite dark and serious, Pete Clarke’s abstracts are reminiscent of his larger paintings, Peter Dover and Tim Dolphin’s works are more colourful but also mostly abstract and Emma Gregory shows a range of work some of which include a strange looking character and a small dog, I’d like to know their story but I guess I never will.
All works are for sale at very reasonable prices. Take a look.
Wish You Were Here by Emma Gregory
Merseyside’s Turner Prize winner launches new artist lecture series
Turner Prize winner Mark Leckey is to give the first of a new series of ‘Tate-Hope’ lectures in January 2010.
Mark, who was born in Birkenhead and went to school in Ellesmere Port, will speak about the influence that growing up in Merseyside has had on his work.
The talk will be held at Liverpool Hope’s Cornerstone campus in the city centre on January 14th. The day after the lecture, Mark will visit the university’s art department and talk to staff and students.
Christoph Grunenberg, Director of Tate Liverpool said: “We are delighted that Mark Leckey is re-launching this partnership that brings the best contemporary artists to Liverpool. Continue reading ‘Merseyside’s Turner Prize winner launches new artist lecture series’
Mark Leckey
Made in ‘Eaven 2004
Tate © Mark Leckey
Tate Liverpool| Talks & Discussions |Artist talk.
Thursday 14 January 2010, 18.30–20.00
Mark Leckey combines sculpture, film, sound and performance in soulful and provocative works that comment on modern life and popular culture with wit and originality.
Winner of the Turner Prize in 2008, Leckey rose to prominence in 1999 with Fiorucci Made Me Hardcore, in which he appropriated pop imagery and music to create a layered and manipulated homage to UK club life from the 1970s to 1990s. Chronicling the experience of successive generations of British youth, the eclectic assemblage includes reference to the hybrid dance culture of the hugely popular northern soul scene of the late 70s and early 80s.
Leckey, who was born in Birkenhead and went to school in Ellesmere Port, will speak about the influence growing up in Merseyside has had on his work.
The talk will take place at Liverpool Hope University:
The Great Hall, Liverpool Hope University, Cornerstone Campus, Haigh Street, Liverpool L3 8QB
For map and directions please visit Liverpool Hope University website
In partnership with Liverpool Hope University
Tate Liverpool Liverpool Hope University
£8 (£6 concessions), booking recommended
For tickets, call 0151 702 7400.
I think most people guessed who did this artwork
We picked up another 3 postcard-sized original artworks last night at Hope University’s Cornerstone Gallery Pre-paid auction.
There was a lovely atmosphere, it was great fun and the auctioneer, Dr Paul O’Keeffe, was in good form again and managed to squeeze good prices from the public.
The event was organised by Jason Jones who said
“Last night’s ‘Pre-Paid 2009′ Charity Postcard Auction was another great success. Over £2,000 was raised, the proceeds of which will be donated to the AGBI (Artists’ General Benevolent Institution).
The quality and variety of the postcards was truly inspirational with one postcard being bought for £180. The postcards matched with names can now be viewed on-line at www.hope.ac.uk/cornerstonegallery/postcards2009.
The Pre-paid event is quickly establishing itself as a reputable and enjoyable event, both locally and nationally with silent bids being received on-line from all over the country. It’s popularity was greatly assisted by a wonderful article in the Daily Post and Echo and regular announcements on the local radio on the day of the auction.
The Cornerstone Gallery would like to thank all the talented artists and celebrities who contributed their time and talent, especially Rolf Harris, Alexei Sayle and Mike McCartney whose popularity helped promote the event.”
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