Interest area: art

Tools to Transform

Join FACT from home for two special online workshops.

Tools to Transform is a workbook for Asian diasporic organising in Europe. Co-edited by 7 Asian grassroot networks, this workbook shares on-the-ground reflections, strategies and practices from 10 organisers and collectives working in relation to South, South-east and East Asian communities across Europe.

Tools to Transform is a free online resource, aimed at artists, curators, educators, community leaders and all others interested in organising in relation to Asian diasporas and building intra and inter-community solidarities.

These workshops are open to BiPoC and have been programmed by FACT with curator in residence, Annie Jael Kwan, in response to the exhibition Future Ages Will Wonder.

The event is free and held online, 27 November, 12pm and 1 December, 2pm. To book tickets see here.

 

Brigitte Jurack: What’s Left Beh...

Brigitte Jurack explores our relationship with animals and their inner lives. Her recent work considers issues around environmental adaptability by focussing on some of the scavengers with whom we share long cultural entanglements, such as crows, foxes and monkeys.

The Williamson is open Wednesday-Friday 10.30am – 5:00pm and Saturday 10am – 4.30pm

Aesop’s Fables have long fascinated Jurack in her artistic practice through their articulation of hybrid identities and the animal within. At a time when we can no longer deny the devasting effect of human activity on our environment, the ethical dimension of this animal turn and the urgency needed to change takes centre stage.

For this solo show, Jurack presents a series of new works in ceramics, watercolour, drawing and film, and “the focus on foxes, crows and monkeys is a reflection on the edges of society, on the clever scavengers who eke a living from the in-between spaces and leftovers from the rest of life” (Colin M. Simpson, Williamson Art Gallery).

A new colour monograph published by Williamson Art Gallery and Manchester School of Art will be available, with essays by Colin Simpson, Lauren Velvick and Dr Danielle Child.

“These works were begun pre-Covid, with the intricate watercolours and drawings all created within the stillness and silence of lockdowns spent in Alternator Studio and Project space, a converted bakery in Birkenhead and my studio and place of making since 2013.” – Brigitte Jurack

Curator Tour

Join Annie Jael Kwan, curator of exhibition, Future Ages Will Wonder, for a special guided tour of works by nine international artists and artist groups.

Furure Ages Will Wonder features artists Larry Achiampong and David Blandy, Yarli Allison, Miku Aoki, Trisha Baga, Breakwater, Ai Hasegawa and Boedi Widjaja.

To book a ticket for the tour see here.

Life Drawing at 92 Degrees

Life drawing from Liverpool Independent Art School’s in a relaxed supportive environment at 92 Degrees coffee shop.

All levels of experience are welcome. The classes are held each Tuesday, 9 November – 21 December, 7pm-10pm. To book tickets see here.

92 Degrees, 24 Hardman Street, L1 9AX

A New Day – An exhibition by th...

JourneyMEN aim to save and rebuild men’s lives that would otherwise be lost in the mental health crisis.

Open Saturday 6th November to 21st November 2021, 10am-5pm Wednesday to Sunday.

The aim is to provide an early intervention service that not only works with all agencies and services in our community, but actively channels men to their network before reaching crisis point.

They can then plan a journey with more positive outcomes for each of them. Ultimately they have a vision of better outcomes for all.

Future Ages Will Wonder

From microcellular DNA to the proliferation of digital images, throughout all of time we have used science and technology to collect and share information about who we are. Discoveries have been made, patterns have been formed, and stories have been told, but always by those in power.

But who decides who belongs, and who writes our stories? How can we connect with our ancestry if it has been forgotten by history? To build fairer futures, we must question how the past has been controlled, and who (or what) has been left behind.

Future Ages Will Wonder presents an “alternative museum” of artworks that use science and technology to question our past and offer new ways of understanding who we are and where we belong.

The artworks on display bring together traditional mediums such as textiles, sculpture, and photography with virtual reality, computer algorithms and synthetic DNA to reimagine stories about our past, present and future. Through this wide range of materials and art-making, the exhibition refocuses where we place attention and what we value: reimagining stories about our past, present and future.

Turning attention to alternative histories, the political and ethical issues found in archaeology, botany, genetics and the use of technology in our daily lives, visitors are invited to behold and ‘wonder’ at the advancement of science and technology.

Future Ages Will Wonder will premier three new commissions by artists Larry Achiampong and David Blandy (UK), Yarli Allison (Canada/Hong Kong), Breakwater (South Korea/UK), a new work by Boedi Widjaja (Singapore/Indonesia) alongside works by Ai Hasegawa and Miku Aoki (Japan), and Trisha Baga (USA). The exhibition is curated by Annie Jael Kwan, an independent curator, researcher and educator, who has collaborated with FACT over the last year to develop the show.

This exhibition marks the launch of Radical Ancestry, FACT’s year long exploration into the sense of belonging. Over the next 12 months, a programme of exhibitions, projects, residencies and events at FACT will look at how history, geography, biology and culture shape our ancestral history and question how technology can help us to explore new ways of thinking and experimenting with who we are.

The Liverpool Collection

As we approach a festive season where more of our friends and loved ones can be together after a difficult Christmas in 2020, dot-art are delighted to announce their annual festive exhibition, The Liverpool Collection, at dot-art Gallery.

This exhibition, running from 12th November 2021 – 20th January 2022, brings together portrayals and celebrations of Liverpool by 17 dot-art Member artists. Visitors will find original works and limited edition prints in an array of media from collage to watercolour to ceramics, with the common theme of portraying Liverpool in all its glory.

This winter they look positively to the community and city that has pulled together during a tough 18 months, and celebrate its architecture, music, people, and art.

As an independent gallery in the heart of the city centre, supporting local North West artists, they are proud to show such a display of beautiful, colourful and dazzling references to Liverpool – a city full of art, culture and talent. At dot-art they aim to support the local art scene and collectors; this exhibition includes works to fit all budgets to ensure buying fantastic local art does not break the bank.

They hope the show will create a sense of pride in Liverpool and Christmas shoppers can send prints, artworks, and mementos of Liverpool to loved ones near and far this festive season

With prices starting from just £40, this is a great time to invest in independents and collect local artists. This year they are pleased to exhibit for the first time in their Christmas exhibition, experimental ceramic and iron works by Simon Dredge. Dredge has incorporated found iron fragments from the Cast Iron Shore of Liverpool to wash and glaze the ceramic pieces. Using time, washed up materials and adventurous bisque and glazing techniques, Dredge’s limited works are not to be missed at £50 each.

For those who enjoy traditional sights and street views of Liverpool, Kathy Dereli’s oil paintings capture iconic buildings on a walk around Liverpool. Peering round a corner to the Anglican Cathedral or reaching the peak of Brownlow Hill to spot the Victoria Gallery & Museum filling the sky, these small and delicately hazy paintings feel like a familiar scene to many who wander the city. Prices start at just £150 for these original works.

And for quirky art lovers, they invite you to explore the cartoonish world of Mike Goodwin. These humorous and detailed pen and ink drawings will keep you looking closer, Goodwin’s mesmerizing “Lennon” and dystopian Mersey scene ”Stop It!” will be available as limited-edition prints. Using the background of Liverpool life to imagine his world, often incorporating text, these works will keep you coming back to the music or the joke. All limited-edition unframed prints are £50.

They are certain the Liverpool Collection will have something for everyone, but if you just can’t choose, then their gift vouchers are perfect – they can be used against their online shop or instore artworks. Or for the creative in your life, give the gift of experience with art classes and courses vouchers; their Winter Course programme features photography, painting and textile practical courses to make their own unique creations and go into the new year with new skills.

The exhibition starts on Friday 12th November and runs to Saturday 20th January. Entry is free, mask wearing is encouraged and numbers are limited.

For the first time in almost two years, we will be holding an in-person exhibition launch, on Thursday 11th November from 5-7pm! To ensure they keep visitors safe in their small gallery space, they are asking everyone (even if double vaccinated) to show proof of a recent negative COVID test. All are welcome but please register for a free ticket here: https://the-liverpool-collection-21.eventbrite.co.uk. They look forward to seeing you for some early mulled wine and mince pies!

The dot-art Gallery can be found at 14 Queen Avenue, Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 4TX (just 5 minutes’ walk from Liverpool One). Opening times: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-6pm

 

Oxton Art Fair 2021

Williamson Art Gallery are delighted to welcome Oxton Art Fair back after last year’s necessary hiatus. This year’s edition is still slightly smaller, with 12 member artists taking part, but no less beautiful and considered than any other year.

Visit to view, discover and purchase originally produced painting, photography, jewellery, ceramics, mixed-media, printmaking and textiles. As always there is something for everyone!

The event will run 10am-5pm on Sunday 7th November 2021. Last entry is 4.30pm, and the cafe will be open until 4pm.

River of Light 2021

Culture Liverpool are back again with their popular River of Light event and it’s time to bring the city streets alive with the Rhythm of the Light!

This autumn, join them on the iconic Liverpool waterfront as they bring the waterfront to life with an outdoor illuminated art gallery. Join them on an illuminated trail of light installations featuring art, music, and light.

This season’s installations combine the love of music in Liverpool with the incredible art and cultural scene in the city. Bring the family, bring your friends, enjoy a series of installations celebrating a host of magical and musical themes.

Some of the highlights include:

Dance Together – Canning Dock Quayside, Museum of Liverpool

A brand new commission bringing together artistic studio Lucid Creates and Suzannah Pettigrew with Chibuku to celebrate recently passing the milestone of 20 years of events in the city.

This sound and light experience will bring together archive music from some of the most celebrated nights in the club’s history alongside site specific poetry created by multidisciplinary artist Suzannah Pettigrew.

This celebration of club culture will be accompanied by a collection of digital images from across the 20+ years of Chibuku in the atrium of the Museum of Liverpool.

Liverpool, Love of my life – Liverpool, Town Hall

Chila Kumari Burman is one of the UK’s most celebrated artists and she returns to her hometown for this unique new commission.

Inspired by Diwali – which is on the 4 November – and her love of Liverpool, this collection of neon artworks will take over the front of Liverpool Town Hall and be accompanied by an Indian and Bollywood inspired soundtrack.

Light Piano 2.0 XL by Kleurbleur

Light Piano 2.0 XL has been programmed by Open Culture, who produce projects and events that create platforms for artists and to make the arts more welcoming and accessible to the public.

In this installation the sound of the piano is being mobilised and visualised, allowing the audience not only to play the piano but also to play the light. The colours of the cubes surrounding the piano become for example blue, light blue, purple – responding to the piano playing.

Spriteworks – Canal Basin, Pier Head

The first outdoor commission from Warrington-based artist Pastel Castles, this artwork is inspired by classic 90s computer games. Working in partnership with local collective The Kazimier, Spriteworks brings together a 3D visualisation of classic 2D gaming with a bespoke soundtrack created by the artist on her original Gameboy.

The Pool – Chavasse Park, Liverpool ONE

Jen Lewin has shown her interactive light sculpture around the world and is bringing one of her most celebrated works The Pool to Liverpool.

The Pool is a giant field of light comprised of over 100 interactive LED platforms that respond to touch, creating incredible colourful light effects when walked on. The piece will be accompanied by an atmospheric soundtrack curated by the artist.

Details on all of the other artworks being presented can be found at visitliverpool.com/riveroflight and include;

Sonic Runway by Rob Jensen & Warren Trezevant, Iconic Site by Sans Facon, Trumpet Flowers by Amigo and Amigo, Wave by Squidsoup, Fly by Night by The Kazimier, Singularity by Squidsoup and Limelight: Saturday Night by Sans Facon.

Photo Credit: Visit Liverpool

 

 

A Creative Community Across Merseyside

Join Bluecoat in this online panel discussion to explore Liverpool City Region’s artist studios.

In 2020, Laura Marie Brown and Patrick Kirk Smith authored a report into Liverpool City Region’s artist studios. Hear from artists, studios and spaces as they reflect on their role, what they need and whether they can survive.

On the panel are – Patrick Kirk Smith, Michelle Peterkin-Walker, Erika Rushton, Brigitte Jurack, Claire Weetman. Chaired by Laura Brown.

The event accompanies the exhibition in Bluecoat’s Vide, A Creative Community, which reflects on over a century of the Bluecoat as a working building for artists.

This event will take place online.