96 Gillespie presents the first UK exhibition by Daniel Higgs since 2004.
96 Gillespie is pleased to announce a visual arts exhibition by acclaimed
Baltimore visionary artist, Daniel Higgs. Born in 1965, Daniel Higgs is
one of the most influential and widely recognised artistic voices of his
generation.
A contemporary and peer of artists Chris Johanson, Cynthia Connolly, and
Jim Houser, along with curators Aaron Rose and Rich Jacobs; he first came
to prominence in the 1980s as the frontman and songwriter for legendary
American band Lungfish. Renowned for the intensity of his lyrics and live
performances, and a successful solo musician, poet and visionary
artist, Higgs continues to produce an astonishing body of work across
genres and media.
Higgs' visual art is preoccupied with the symbols and motifs of
spiritualism and mysticism. Repetitive, primeval themes woven into
distinct visual narratives, Higgs' artwork forces the viewer into a
confrontation with larger metaphysical concepts. His brightly coloured
paintings and detailed monochromatic drawings reflect the same primal
energies and rhythms as his lyrical and musical output.
On exhibition are a large collection of new, small to medium sized, oils
and ink paintings and drawings on board and paper, with several older
pieces as well.
Higgs continues to live and work in Baltimore, Maryland. In a career that
spans more than three decades, he has released dozens of records, several
books and his visual art is fiercely collected in independent art circles.
Recent exhibitions include group showings at LA Roberts & Tilton Gallery
and NYC's Feigen Contemporary Art & (the now defunct) Alleged Gallery. His
work forms part of the permanent collection of the American Visionary Art
Museum and is held in private collections around the world. Higgs first
exhibited in the UK with 96 Gillespie in 2004 and has not had a solo
exhibition in Europe since.
Private viewing to be held on Thursday october 11th, 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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