Event detail
Luke Jeram - T4 Bacteriophage
Group Show
Artists: Susan Aldworth, Suzanne Anker, Katharine Dowson, Rachel Gadsden, Shelley James, Luke Jerram, Andrew Krasnow, Michal Macku, David Marron, Darragh O’Callaghan, Anais Tondeur, William Utermohlen, Jacek Wankowski.
Traumas are both personal and impersonal, physical and psychological, short-lived and long-lasting. Sometimes only visible through the lens of a microscope, their impact can be both unique and universal.
This exhibition attempts to understand the various manifestations of trauma both natural and man-made; revealing the intimate experience of those who live with trauma while also investigating perceptions of sometimes concealed mental distress.
The artists involved in this project employ a diversity of approaches, charting the full dimensions of trauma from the micro-molecular to those on a global environmental scale. Trauma contrasts works such as Luke Jerram’s delicate glass sculptures which underscore the fragility of the human body when faced with viral infection and contrast these to Rachel Gadsden’s, for example. Her divergent approach externalizes the invisible world of those living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa by capturing the physical sensations of trauma. Her works powerfully draws on her own unseen disability to create a direct emotional connection between subject, artist and viewer.
Under the banner of the Art and Science series, this new exhibition at GV Art seeks to expand cross-disciplinary collaboration amongst artist, scientist and community. This holistic approach is designed to find links between the clinical exploration and personal experience of trauma which are both underpinned by, and understood through, a shared concern for humanity.
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User opinions
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Average
by James123 02.12.11 15:21
Great show! Amazing use of art and science to bring to light this sensitive topic. The way you could trace the scientific exhibits related to Alzheimer's for example, through to the art capturing its effects (such as Utermohlen's magnificent works and Shelley's sculpture) worked really well.
Brilliant opening night too!
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Excellent
by James123 02.12.11 15:22
I just realised I accidently put it as 'average'!! Not average - it was excellent!
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Excellent
by Bojana30 02.12.11 15:26
Great turnout for the opening night!
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Beautiful, interesting and explorative works
by FrancesM 05.12.11 17:23
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Excellent
by Melanie K 08.12.11 22:58
A diverse selection of works from both artists and scientists. I was particularly fascinated by the glass microbiology series by Luke Jerram and the photograms by Anais Tondeur.
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Exceptional
by AgaTa 09.12.11 0:55
Interdisciplinary approach to trauma, the very essence of human existence. This exhibition is sensitive, clever and beautiful. It is reflective but not sentimental. Works of arts by artists, scientists, doctors and patients.
My favourite piece is a screen print Concrete Feet by Darragh OCallaghan, its minimalistic aesthetics creates a powerful contrast to multiple layers of meaning. Susan Aldworth firing neurons, extraordinary. Two neighbouring scientists Jake & Megan created breath-taking microscopic images of tumour microvessels and trauma at the cellular level respectively.
It feels I would love to describe so many other pieces ...
Go and see! It is a must!
Thank you GV Art
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A wonderful array of artworks and ideas
by October Gallery 18.01.12 16:25
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Excellent
by Tara Godolphin 22.01.12 12:04
A moving, beautiful set of work. And the best collection of science related art i have seen.
I was particularly moved by the artist whose work has been affected by Alzheimer's.
I shall definitely be returning for a second viewing.
Thank you GV Art.
