INNterval - An artistic collaboration at the Halsetown Inn - a tribute to the legacy of J.Henry
Irving.
Halsetown Inn is pleased to announce a group exhibition
where thirteen artists explore mixed media. All practitioners are from a strong
artistic background, some of whom are international award winning creators, and
many who diversify their training across research-led fields.
The
location of the exhibition holds cultural significance. Halsetown was home to Henry Irving (1838 – 1905), a
successful English Victorian stage actor.
This
display highlights the achievements of J.Henry Irving in the context of his
life in Halestown. The exhibitors shed light on various art practices including
painting, drawing, installation, sculpture, performance video, film and light
installation. The show features work which encompass different contextual
subjects. Kirsty Lowry
explores text theories and environmental psychology through the premise of the
effects of light and dark when using light installations.
There
are a selective range of film works by Ann Haycock and Liam Jolly
which examine elements of music and site-specific philosophy, assessing human
and social conditions. Derya Erdem’s photo installation takes
a critical view of societal, political and cultural issues, exploring social
identity and gender binary.
The
range of diversity in media continues - Virginia Bounds and Sara Aziz
are showcasing their paintings, which investigate, within the coda of painting,
Expressionism, sensibility and freedom. They use contemporary methods to create
a distinctive experience for the viewer. Additionally, the audience will be
struck by the recognition of Michael Broughton who specialises in
drawings and paintings. He has featured in the Art Space Gallery in London, so
to be included in this exhibition will be an exclusive opportunity for
spectators in the South West to see his work.
The
art per se does not finish here. Peter Skerrett and Ilker Cinarel display a collection of drawings. Ilker Cinarel is an international artist who won the Sandra
Blow Award in 2011. His artworks are autobiographical investigations and evolve
through thematic art practices. The drawings involve universal and political
themes, conveying humorous elements through the use of a range of diversity in medium.
The
international status continues - Katri Paakkari explores the composition of body sculpture
through the use of materials such as space and sound. Space is further explored
and extended in the works of Christiane Berghoff with her knitting installation and Janet
McEwan, an interdisciplinary artist who investigates our contingent dynamic
with the natural world.
The
exhibition also holds a sculptural aspect. Daniel Barnard is exhibiting
not only his sculptures, but also an accumulation of drawings. The artist
describes his work as misdirection, fraction, and impudence and describes his
techniques as “survival”.
These
featured artists propose to take up temporary residence at Halsetown Inn, to collaborate before the pub undergoes
renovation to its former glory as a traditional contemporary inn.
Gemma
Norris
Curated
by Ilker Cinarel and Gemma Norris
