Dog Man Star

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The opening event of 'Dog Man Star' is free to enter, and open to all. Alongside the opening of the exhibition we will also have prints and cards for sale in our shop. Children are welcome to join in with our free family activity guide, aimed at 5yrs+, materials included. 

//About the Exhibition//
Jackie Berridge and Sam Francis Read are both artists based in the East Midlands who make paintings, drawings and prints which reference fables, fantasy media and iconography - combining anthropomorphic characters with an often-dark sense of humour. Behind the façade of the narratives and characters they use, both artists are interested in human behaviour, social isolation and the group dynamics that can occur anywhere from the playground to the boardroom.

Jackie presents a series of paintings and drawings that feature paradise-like landscapes that are the backdrop for clusters of people and solitary figures. Jackie is particularly fascinated by the subtle nuances of body language – beginning initial sketches by people watching. Scenes are filled with strange animal-headed characters bringing an element of theatre or carnival into her paintings. 

For this exhibition, Sam uses his printmaking practice to explore themes of anthropomorphism and the cautionary tale. Sam is interested in proverbs from ancient and modern popular visual culture - ranging from gothic woodcuts to digital clipart. The blocks used in this series of prints have been cut using traditional techniques along with contemporary methods such as Computer Numerical Control. 

For more info visit;
http://www.jackieberridge.co.uk/
http://www.samfrancisread.com/

//About Modern Painters, New Decorators//
Modern Painters, New Decorators is a not-for-profit art organisation running art projects and building creative communities in Loughborough, East Midlands. We run a programme of art related activities including exhibitions, talks, events, markets and workshops with the aim of bringing colour to Loughborough and supporting and developing opportunities for regional artists. We are currently funded through donations from the general public.

You can find us at Modern Painters, New Decorators, Unit 33, Carillon Court Shopping Centre, Loughborough, LE11 3XA. You can also search for us on Facebook and Instagram @mpndprojects.

Please email mpndprojects@gmail.com for more information or if you would like to donate to the project.