Phytopia

Chell, Edward (2017) Phytopia. [Book art/Artist's book, Curation, Drawing, Exhibition/show, Film, Installation, Other, Painting, Sculpture]

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Creators:
Chell, Edward
Description/Abstract:

The visual idea of a Tree of Life is one that manifests itself in many cultures and traditions and is understood in a multitude of forms from the genealogical to evolutionary and from cultural and political hierarchies to growth forms. The exponential nature of branching structures and the diversity this represents is a metaphor for life itself. Phytopia seeks to harness the energies embedded in such structures and to celebrate the influence plants and organic forms have on nearly every aspect of visual culture. Phytopia includes a range of artists not usually seen in the same context and includes a number of works exhibited for the first time, with sculptural pieces by Derek Jarman and Paul de Monchaux, drawings by Marc Quinn and Rasheed Araeen and some 19th century nature prints among these.

Participating artists: Rasheed Araeen; Alois Auer; Karl Blossfeldt; Henry Bradbury; Edward Chell; Peter Fillingham; Ori Gersht; Joy Girvin; Fay Godwin; David Heinrich Hoppe; Derek Jarman; Paul de Monchaux; Rosa Nguyen; Pia Ostlund; Alicia Paz; Sian Pile; Marc Quinn; Hilary Rosen; Suzanne Treister; Yu-Chen Wang. Also including 'Flicker & Pulse', A Film by Brian McClave and Tom Wichelow

The exhibition and tour are accompanied by an illustrated publication.

Item Type:
Art/Design Item
Other Contributors:
K Freer (Writing foreword for accxomapnying publication), T Jefferys (Writing essay for accompnaying publication), E Brooker (Editing publication for accompnaying publication)
Date:
8 November 2017
Copyright Holders:
Edward Chell, Tom Jefferys for his accompanying essay, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Peter Abrahams/Lucid Light for gallery installation images
Material:
Curated exhibition
Funders:
University for the Creative Arts, St Paul's School, London, Thames-Side Studios Gallery, London, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea, Swansea City Council, Welsh Arts Council, Plus Tate network of galleries
Locations / Venues:
Location
From Date
To Date
The Glynn Vivian Museum and Art Gallery, Alexandra Road, Swansea, Wales, UK
14 February 2019
26 May 2019
Thames-Side Studios Gallery, Trinity Wharfe Studio 27, Harrington Way, Warspite Road, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, UK
2 February 2018
4 March 2018
The Milton Gallery, St Paul's school, Lonsdale Road, London, UK
8 November 2017
1 December 2017
Projects or Series:
REF2021
Schools:
School of Fine Art, Crafts & Photography
Depositing User:
Mr Edward Chell
Date Deposited:
24 Jan 2018 12:01
Last Modified:
01 Mar 2022 08:43
Art/Design Categories:
Book art/Artist's book, Curation, Drawing, Exhibition/show, Film, Installation, Other, Painting, Sculpture
URI:
https://research.uca.ac.uk/id/eprint/4364

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