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SUMMARY:: FACT: Amartey Golding
DESCRIPTION:Amartey Golding's solo exhibition marks the conclusion of FACT'
 s multi-year Resolution project\, which explores how art can affect publi
 c attitudes and influence decision-making in the justice system.\n\nAmarte
 y Golding is a British artist whose practice explores themes of masculinit
 y\, nationhood\, violence and vulnerability. Since 2023\, Amartey has been
  working with groups of imprisoned men at HMP Altcourse in Fazakerley to m
 ake a suit of armour\, creating the latest piece in his ongoing Chainmail
  series.\n\nThe chainmail garments in Amartey's Chainmail series (2015 
 - ongoing) symbolise what we do to protect ourselves or cope and the cost 
 of that protection—for ourselves and others. Silent Knight is the larg
 est suit of armour in the series\, weighing over 200 kilos and constructed
  of more than 165\,300 individual rings. Unlike the others\, this suit sta
 nds as a character in its own right. Its form is reminiscent of a quilted 
 duvet\, clutched tight at the head\, with only a minuscule gap from which 
 to look out. The image of a knight in shining armour is a deeply embedded 
 symbol in the British subconscious\, evoking ideas of honour\, class\, ser
 vice\, violence and sacrifice. In this work\, Amartey reimagines the suit 
 of armour as a way to reflect on the tools some men use to navigate modern
  pressures and systems that preside over them.\n\nAmartey and the partici
 pants wove individual chainmail rings whilst sitting together\, sharing co
 nversation and stories as they went. Back in his studio\, Amartey and his 
 team added what the participants had made into the suit\, including their 
 drawings they created during their time together. Painstakingly crafted to
 gether over hundreds of hours as an offering to the importance of the subj
 ect\, this work is a reminder that time can never be taken back. Yet\, the
  permanence of the chainmail means that for the men\, their input will alw
 ays be present and cannot be erased or taken away.\n\nThe accompanying sou
 ndscape uses excerpts from two well known songs\, creating a place for ref
 lection - a space of both judgement and salvation. Silent Knight explore
 s relationships and separation\, encouraging us to reflect on the complex
  realities faced by men\, both personally and as part of society.\n\n\nCre
 dits\nA project by Amartey Golding\, in collaboration with HMP Altcourse. 
 This project is produced by FACT Liverpool as part of Resolution\, an arts
  and research programme led by FACT Liverpool\, in collaboration with Live
 rpool John Moores University\, Anglia Ruskin University and funded by Paul
  Hamlyn Foundation.\nThank Yous\nA big thank you to the men who participat
 ed and shared their time and stories with me. Also\, thank you to Rob Bell
 man\, Ross Pearson\, Matt Katz\, Roberta Wood\, and OUTPOST for your help 
 with building the garment. Paul\, Dave\, Antonia\, Lisa\, and the other st
 aff from HMP Altcourse\, thank you for your tireless work on the project. 
 Thank you to the wonderful learning team at FACT for keeping this project 
 alive\, and to Emily\, the love of my life\, for keeping me alive.\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\nHeader image: Amartey Golding\, In The Comfort of Embers (2023). S
 olo Exhibition at Power Plant Toronto Canada\, 2023. Courtesy the artist. 
 Photo by Toni Hafkenscheid\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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