Exhibition
Taking inspiration from her surrealist collage practice, Megan Archer’s succulent paintings depict photo-montages of human bodies digitally manipulated into near-abstract forms. The oil on canvas works are barely recognisable as human, yet through hints of colour and line are unmistakably ‘of the flesh’, with the source images for these paintings typically taken from internet pornography or erotic massage books. After the distortions these images undergo, they become desexualised, shifting the focus from titillation to aesthetic contemplation.
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Upcoming Activities
Adventures in Abstract Painting
With James Lawrence
8 weeks
Thu mornings
Thu 6 May - Thu 24 June
9.30am - 12.30pm
Adults: 25+
This term class with James explores abstract painting concepts and techniques utilising acrylic paints, gels and additives.
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Learn 2 Draw
With Julie Moselen
6 Weeks
Tue afternoons
Tue 11 May - 15 June
4pm - 5:30pm
Children: 7 - 13
This class is designed to give children a broad understanding, knowledge and skill base in order for them to learn how to draw. Time will be spent studying light and shade, contrast, and rendering.
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Towards the Landscape
With Jean Stewart
6 Weeks
Tue evenings
Tue May 11 - Tue 15 June
6pm - 8.30pm
Adults: 18+
Starting with the basics of canvas preparation students will be encouraged to move through a series of stages of experimentation with oil painting techniques to the final realisation of a finished painting.
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