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PRESENCE @ CORNERSTONE, DIDCOT
Exhibition
Presence
6 Aug 2019 – 18 Aug 2019
Event times
Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am – 8pm; Sunday, 11am –4pm
Cost of entry
Admission: Free
Address
- 25 Station Road
- Didcot
England - OX11 7NE
- United Kingdom
The artists have created new works that question what is means to exist in the contemporary world, physically, sexually, virtually and digitally. Viewers present will be able to engage with works perceptually and/or physically, encouraging them to also contemplate these questions.
About
PRESENCE @ CORNERSTONE, DIDCOTWhen: 6th August 2019 - 18th August 2019
Preview Night: August 9th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Presence brings together four contemporary Oxford based artists Kate Aries, Manon Franklin-Fraiture, James Lester and Jack Whitney.
Combining drawing, textile, illustration and digital artworks, the artists have created new works that question what is means to exist in the contemporary world, physically, sexually, virtually and digitally. Viewers present will be able to engage with works perceptually and/or physically, encouraging them to also contemplate these questions.
Kate Aries explores perception and illusion through experimentation with the camera, using different techniques to obscure and restrict her body. Kate's practice focuses not only on embodied experience, but also the manipulated and processed image and the mutability of identities in this increasingly mediatised society.
Manon Franklin-Fraiture’s playful illustrations incorporate conversations and questions she overhears and brings them to life, shining a light on how human existence can be in our modern life.
James Lester is a portraiture artist who’s work contemplates the shaping of humanity within a modern context. Throughout the duration of the exhibition James will be creating large-scale charcoal murals of an array of celebrity figures, offering the visitors the chance to watch the artist in action.
Jack Whitney’s practice challenges normative notions of gender, sexuality and politics, for this exhibition Jack has used embroidery as a way of drawing humorous yet thought provoking images.
This show is supported by OVADA’s Tommy Watkins, established artist, curator and mentor.
Make your presence know at the Preview Evening, August 9th, 6:30pm-8:30pm for music, live art and drinks.
About Cornerstone Arts Centre
A professional arts, culture and entertainment venue in the heart of Didcot, Oxfordshire.
Cornerstone is brought to you by South Oxfordshire District Council. Opened in 2008, Cornerstone presents a high quality programme of live performance, participatory activities, exhibitions and outreach work that meet the needs and enhance the experiences of our local community, and beyond.
Cornerstone Arts Centre, 25 Station Rd, Didcot, OX11 7NE (Cornerstone Gallery)
