Exhibition

Lucy Andrews | Silver Darlings

19 Jul 2019 – 25 Jul 2019

Event times

19th July 6pm-9pm
Open by appointment until 25th July

Cost of entry

Free

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Asylum Art Gallery

Wolverhampton
West Midlands, United Kingdom

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  • 3/4/10/1 from main bus station
  • Wolverhampton station and a 10-15 minute walk to chapel Ash or Number 3/4/10/1 from the main Bus station
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Presenting a collection of paintings investigating historical, unrecognized low paid or hidden jobs held by women such as work by women in the fish processing industries or mining industries.

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Part of the Arts Council funded Residency program Stryx Blender : Soup ptV

Lucy Andrews Presents Silver Darlings
Opening 19th July 6-9pm
Free Entry and refreshments

Silver Darlings

Presenting a collection of paintings investigating historical, unrecognised low paid or hidden jobs held by women such as work by women in the fish processing industries or mining industries. Herring, sometimes called silver darlingsā€š were, gutted and salted by women working in groups of three or four each group packing one barrel at a time. Despite the difficult working conditions the herring industry gave these women huge amounts of independence to travel and work.

Using metal as a surface helps to manipulate qualities of flatness and three dimensionality while offering moments of self-reflection and dialogue around industry and manufacture.

Revisiting and documenting the division of labour in industry seems particularly pertinent following the anniversary of female suffrage. The use of paint itself engaging with feminist discussion around painting and suggesting that all painting by women has something to offer the feminist critical thought.

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