Gee Vaucher gained international recognition in the late 70's with her artwork for anarcho-peace punks
CRASS. The works that she produced at that time have influenced a generation or two of modern artists:
among them Banksy & John Yates.
This exhibition marks the release of her latest book, Animal Rites: a pictorial study in relationships. An
unsettling look at the nature of human/animal relationships these pieces are hallmark Vaucher. Hard
hitting politics tempered with gentle humour & a fine, fine artistic touch.
Virtually 'gestural' collage, Vaucher seems to do little more than clip scenes from our recent printed past
& re-present them with the slightest twist of hand. Suddenly our happy, shiny likeness (human) appears
unacceptably self-absorbed, cruel & indulgent. And therin lies the artistic prowess. The artwork is
immediately compelling. But then it sits with you & then it kicks back with a huge force of recognition.
And then it feels uneasy to be the human in this relationship.
This exhibition debuts the complete works of original artpieces created for the book.
Private viewing: Monday, April 5th from 7-9 PM
Location: 96 Gillespie road, London N5 1LN
Opening hours: Th-Su 2-6pm. or by appointment
Phone: 0207 503 3496
Admission: Free
http: www.96gillespie.com
Tube: Arsenal (Piccadilly Line)
Bus Routes: 19, 4, 106, 236
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