BHVU Gallery, 18 Feb 2012 at 00:00
You are warmly invited to join us for the Private View of Braided Together at BHVU Gallery on:
Friday 17th February 2012, from 6 – 9 pm.
Following a successful opening at New Hall Art Collection, Cambridge, BHVU is pleased to announce the return of Braided Together to its gallery of origin. Braided Together is the first exhibition of its kind to uniquely consider the intricate relationship between women and hair. Featuring nine international women artists who each share an interest in the symbolic expression of human hair either as material or subject in their work, Braided Together connects a remarkable collection of artworks that challenge and surprise while opening up an enduring theme that has long been explored by women artists through the ages.
Inspired by the work of women Surrealists, the exhibition investigates specifically female and art historical concerns such as fragility, loss and power. Featured works include painting, etching, sculpture, drawing, photography and video, resulting in a truly dynamic exhibition that seeks to reinterpret the symbolism of hair through a multitude of female voices.
A fully illustrated catalogue partners the exhibition with an opening essay by curator Rebecca Baillie. The catalogue also includes essays from invited writers, Shir Aloni and Lucetta Johnson, both of whom have written and taught extensively on the subjects relating to women artists and hair. In addition to the exhibiting artists, the catalogue also features work by Elina Brotherus, Hong Zhang, Trish Morrissey and Kiki Smith.
The catalogues are £8.00 + postage. To order your copy simply follow this link to the BHVU website where you can also preview sections of the catalogue. Braided Together Catalogue
Due to our small budget we have only a very limited number of catalogues on offer, by pre-ordering now you can make sure that you don\\\\\\\’t miss out.
If you would rather pay in cash direct at the gallery you can email us to reserve a copy here
Exhibiting artists:
Marcelle Hanselaar
Marion Michell
Tabitha Moses
Karen Bergeon
Mary Dunkin
Wen Wu
Jenni Dutton
Jessica Lagunas
Samantha Sweeting
Curated by Rebecca Baillie and Charlotte Lindsay
Dates:
BHVU Gallery, Leswin Place, Stoke Newington, London, N16 7NJ
Open to public: 18 February – 18 March 2012
Opening times: 12 – 6pm Saturday + Sunday or by appointment
Admission: Free
Website: www.bhvu.co.uk
image: Wen Wu, Hair Play 1
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