'A celebration of form and dance, drawing on the sculptural construction of Elizabethan costume and period choreography, with extending shadows drawing out the memory of movement.'
'Fabric of Dance' is an exhibition in which I have had the rare and satisfying opportunity to integrate finished work '3 sculptural wire costumes' together with of images of inspiration, samples and documentation of the making.
A limited edition (50) of Traces pattern instructions are for sale from the artist, a set of four A1 sheets, £70 including postage & packing.
Shadow costume prints below are also available £40 each (1.3m x 800mm)
The exhibition opened on 21st January 2012 at the Queens Hall, Hexham and runs until 18th February and grew out of the work which I did for the November Club’s theatrical dance production Traces & Graces’ at Whalton Manor Garden 2009, which in turn was inspired by my Phyto-form work and Elizabethan dance and costumes
Installation shots
www.queenshall.co.uk tel:01434 652477 www.novemberclub.org.uk
A celebration indeed. I love the way the shadows expand the dance around the room without blotting out the costume or the imagined dancer. It is so good to find such powerful work without the need for flash of colour to announce the dynamic nature of this work. The line texture and shadow of this exhibition spoke to and engaged this viewer who will not have the possibilty of walking round the gallery in person.
Thank you for sharing.
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Posted by: Daisy-Winifred | 01/30/2012 at 05:20 PM
Glad you got the feel and intent of the show so well from the photographs. Your comment has made me realise I should ask the musician Katie Doherty if I can put a sound clip on the blog to add another dimension.
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Posted by: Julia Barton | 02/03/2012 at 08:19 AM
Oh yes! A sound clip would be lovely. The commenter Daisy, above, has perfectly described the interplay between shadow and sculpture. A delight.
Posted by: Cathy Wilson | 02/03/2012 at 04:41 PM
It looks a beautifully realised show, sharp and clear. I'm sorry not to be able to see it, and agree with the above that a sound clip would add a useful further dimension, especially for those unable to attend in person. Love the way it's lit and the markings on the floor, the costumes on the steel frames 'draw' themselves onto the walls very effectively, almost charcoal-like and smudgy.Delicious!
well done to all those involved and Julia especially.
Posted by: Carole Drake | 02/04/2012 at 01:55 PM