Wednesday, August 21, 2013

CLAUDE JONES / ANIMALISED


Claude Jones_Monkey Brains_2011_mixed media on canvas_138.5 x 128.5cm

Curated by Cassandra Lawrie, Animalised is an exhibition which explores the use of the animal motif in contemporary Australian Art. The Exhibition is part of the Hungry for Art Festival at The See Street Gallery at Sydney Gallery School in Meadowbank TAFE. Featured artists include Todd Fuller, James Guppy, Stephen Hall, Madeleine Hayes, Rew Hanks and of course Artereal artist Claude Jones.

The exhibition will be showing from THURSDAY 15 AUGUST 2013 - SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2013

Claude Jones is exhibiting a collection of seven new works, ranging from  drawing and collage to scuplture. Whilst the subject matter may seem disturbing, Claude employ's soft colours and decorative elements that belie the sinister narrative content of the work.
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"Our instinctive childhood love of animals is endorsed in illustrated children’s books, movies, stories, toys and domestic pets yet whilst our warm affection for animals is fostered, our taste for animal products is simultaneously cultivated." - Claude Jones, 2013.

Animalised is an exciting exhibition featuring a variety of talented and unique artists including Claude's provocative and insightful works.

The See Street Gallery hours: 
Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 4pm
Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September 11am - 5pm

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