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26/6/2002

Copper Jubilee

The New Art Gallery Walsall, Walsall

an exhibition by Gavin Turk


on Thursday 27th June 2002 6.00 - 8.00 pm

Then to a party at the Wharf 10 Bar Walsall organised in association with fusedmagazine
Bar until 1.00 am

Exhibition opens 28th June - 1st September 2002


The New Art Gallery Walsall is delighted to present a new exhibition of work by artist Gavin Turk, his first major British solo show since The Stuff Show at the South London Gallery in 1998. The exhibition combines brand new work with some key works from Gavin's back catalogue.

Gavin Turk's work is characterised by an irreverent plundering of the history of art and popular culture to create witty and provocative works that explore and challenge notions of authenticity, originality, identity and value.

New work on show will include Nomad, a beautifully crafted painted bronze sculpture of someone in a sleeping bag. There is an incredible tension between the obvious pathos of the imagery and the beauty of the object as sculpture with its sensuous curves and meticulous attention to detail. After it was made, Gavin put the sculpture on the street for the day; in a shop doorway across from his Charing Cross Road studio where he was able to watch the largely apathetic responses of passers-by.

From its doorway, the sculpture unwittingly collected a pile of copper coins. This has inspired another new work Heads!, an oversized copper coin with an iconic portrait of the Queen. In the context of the Golden Jubilee the work could be seen as a celebration of national identity. However, it also raises questions about value. Whilst currency might be regarded as a thing of value, coins of such a minimal denomination are often discarded as worthless.

Amongst the works to be included in the exhibition are the grandiose Unoriginal Signature a nine metre long Yves Klein Blue sponge
signature, Ouevre a giant fibreglass egg and Pimp a painted steel skip.


A range of resource material will be available including an audio guide, giving visitors a personal tour of the exhibition by Gavin himself. There is also a programme of talks around the exhibition. The exhibition will be accompanied by a publication which will be available in early July and has been supported by the Henry Moore Foundation. The publication retails at £20 but will have a special exhibition price of £10. Advance orders can be made at the Gallery Shop.


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New Art Gallery Walsall - What's On guide June-Sept 2002


Exhibitions:

Copper Jubilee by Gavin Turk
28 June - 1 September

Gavin Turk's sculpture is characterised by an irreverent plundering of the history of art, popular culture and current affairs to create witty and provocative works that explore and challenge notions of authenticity, originality, identity and value.

Copper Jubilee is Gavin Turk's first major British solo show since 1998. New works include Nomad, a beautifully crafted painted bronze sculpture of a shrouded figure hidden in the confines of a dirty sleeping bag and Oeuvre, a large fibreglass egg. The exhibition also features key works from Gavin's back catalogue, selected by Gavin himself in association with Deborah Robinson, Acting Director, such as Unoriginal Signature, Gavin's own signature 9 metres long, made of steel. Audio guides will be available, allowing visitors the opportunity for a personal tour of the exhibition by Gavin himself.

Rural Walsall
28 June - 1 September

Using paintings, prints and drawings from the Gallery's collections, Rural Walsall aims to challenge the popular perception of the Borough as purely an industrial area with factories and pollution. The show contemplates the destruction of Walsall's medieval oak forests and questions the nature of 'rural tranquillity' through twentieth century artists' visions of the bustling canal networks. In addition to historic material the exhibition features maps, photographs and multimedia works. Artists Jo Roberts and Roger Westwood have been commissioned to make new work responding to the historical pictures and Walsall's changing scenery.

To complement Rural Walsall, the Countryside Ranger Service has created a new guided walk from the Gallery along the canals to Reedswood Park and Pouk Hill. The walk is about 3 miles long. Pick up a free guide in the exhibition.

Coming of Age
20 September-24 November
Coming of Age brings together twentieth century works from Tate collections which deal with the process of growing older: with personal change and transition, and with memory, reminiscence and self-knowledge. All the works are by women, exploring life experiences from a distinctively female perspective. Using diverse means of expression, the works reflect the century's radical changes in artistic practice. Yet beneath seemingly disparate portrayals of similar themes runs a common vein of candid, humorous and sometimes provocative observation.
The exhibition also charts the changing status of women artists within Tate Collections, from a time when they were sparsely represented to the more balanced situation today. In that sense, too, this is an exhibition about 'coming of age'.
Artists featured include Gwen John, Dod Proctor, Vanessa Bell, Nancy Spero, Louise Bourgeois, Paula Rego, Cindy Sherman, Nan Goldin, Sherrie Levine, Rineke Dijkstra and Tracey Moffat.

Jonathan Callan
13 December - 26 January 2003

Solo exhibition by this emerging British artist.

Walsall Society of Artists
13 December - 26 January 2003

Walsall artists present their latest artworks in their annual exhibition. Most of the paintings, drawings and sculptures are for sale, and the Society will run artist demonstrations throughout the exhibition.

Colouring Landscapes
20 April - 7 July
Pupils from three special schools in Walsall, Mary Elliot, Jane Lane and Castle School have used the landscape pictures in the Garman Ryan Collection as a source of inspiration for a joint project. The Children's work offers a unique insight into the paintings and drawings in the Collection and reveals the impressive creative talents and imagination of the young artists.

From Tate to Walsall: The Visitation by Jacob Epstein
14 May - 24 November
This major sculpture by Jacob Epstein of a pregnant woman is on loan to The New Art Gallery through the Tate Partnership Scheme. At the time of its creation in 1926, Kathleen Garman was pregnant with Epstein's daughter and themes of fertility and sexuality are woven into this figure. He felt it expressed 'a humility so profound as to shame the beholder who comes to my sculpture expecting rhetoric or splendour of gesture.'

Fire Drawings
13 July - 24 November
Last autumn thirty young people from Walsall and Sandwell worked with artists from Walk the Plank to create massive fire drawings which were burnt at the closing ceremony of Walsall Illuminations. The drawings were inspired by Garman Ryan artworks and show the power of simple lines. Together they formed the largest ever collection of fire drawings and were captured by photographer Martin Brent.

Supported by Campaign for Drawing and organized by Walsall Community Arts Team with The New Art Gallery Walsall

Talks and Tours:

In Conversation talks
Come and hear what people have to say about the exhibitions. Talks are free and last approximately 45 minutes. Talks start at 2pm. Please book in advance. FREE.

Katie Murphy, Exhibition Researcher, with Copper Jubilee by Gavin Turk
Saturday 29 June 2pm

Jo Digger, Collections Curator, with the exhibition Rural Walsall
Saturday 6 July 2pm

Gavin Turk, with his exhibition Copper Jubilee
Saturday 13 July 2pm

Deborah Robinson, Acting Director, with Copper Jubilee by Gavin Turk
Saturday 3 August 2pm

Oliver Buckley, Interpretation Curator, with Epstein's The Visitation
7 September Saturday 2pm

Sheila McGregor, Curator of the exhibition Coming of Age
21 September Saturday 2pm

Introducing the Garman Ryan Collection
A new series of regular introductions to Walsall's stunning Garman Ryan Collection. Hear the story of the Collection and find out more about the fascinating lives which shaped it. Talks are given by the Visitor Assistant team and last approx 15 mins. Meet in the Garman Ryan Galleries on the First Floor. Just drop in. FREE.

Lunchtime talks every Wednesday at 1.15pm and the following weekends:

June
8 Saturday 11.30am, 9 Sunday 2.30pm
22 Saturday 11.30am, 23 Sunday 2.30pm

July
6 Saturday 11.30am, 7 Sunday 2.30pm
20 Saturday 11.30am, 21 Sunday 2.30pm

August
3 Saturday 11.30am, 4 Sunday 2.30pm
17 Saturday 11.30am, 18 Sunday 2.30pm
31 Saturday 11.30am

September
1 Sunday 2.30pm
14 Saturday 11.30am, 15 Sunday 2.30pm
28 Saturday 11.30am, 29 Sunday 2.30pm

Children's events:

Discovery Gallery
Come and see the fantastic interactive Discovery Gallery, where three year olds and upwards can enjoy and learn about contemporary artworks, from Damien Hirst's Spin Painting to Yinka Shonibare's Alien. Make your own artwork and play for as long as you like with computers, puppets and dressing up.

Children's Holiday Workshops:

Sculpture Workshops
Short, informal and fun half-term workshops for children with artist Lisa Broughton, using unusual and recycled materials to make artworks inspired by the incredible shapes and forms in the Vivencias exhibition. Parents are welcome to join in too. Please book in advance. Cost £2. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

June

Wednesday 6
Thursday 7

Times

10-11.30am
11.30am-1.00pm
1.30-3.00pm

Lost and Found
Exciting hands-on summer holiday workshops exploring the sculptures and ideas behind the Copper Jubilee exhibition by Gavin Turk. Join artist Ben Sadler to make your own drawings and sculptures using everyday materials and bags of imagination! Please book in advance. Cost £2. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

July
Thursday 25

August
Tuesday 6
Saturday 17
Thursday 22

Times

10-11.30am
11.30am-1pm
2-3.30pm

Frisky Doggy Bags
Come and try out our Frisky Doggy Bags, backpacks full of fantastic games and fun activities to help children explore The Garman Ryan Galleries. Collect the backpacks from Reception. A refundable deposit is required.

Special events:

Sliver Route Cycle Tours
Bring your own bicycle and join multi-media artist Jo Roberts for an artist-led cycle tour exploring a slice of Walsall's landscape. During her residency at the Gallery, Jo has made work inspired by a sliver of land from the Gallery, through the Butts, via Rycroft and towards Goscote, for the Rural Walsall exhibition. Cycle along the Sustrans cycle route and hear the stories and discoveries she has made. Share her personal insights and find out more about Walsall's secret rural places. A tour for all the family. Please book in advance. FREE. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet outside The New Art Gallery entrance. 2.00-4.00pm.

June
Tuesday 18, National Cycle Week
(Please book this day with Anthea Jones tel 01922-652511)

July
Tuesday 23

Aug
Wednesday 14
Bank Holiday Monday 26

Festival of Asian Arts & Culture
Workshops and demonstrations including calligraphy, drama, dance mehndi, music and rangoli. Come and experience an afternoon profiling original artwork by Walsall's Asian communities. The event aims to inspire local people of Asian origin to participate in future arts projects and to share their achievements with the rest of Walsall. Many groups have participated in Community Arts projects to produce new work. All welcome! For further information please contact Deb Slade at Walsall Community Arts Team 01922 653114.

The Festival is organised by a new steering group for Asian Arts in Walsall, which is supported by Community Arts Team, The New Art Gallery and representatives of Asian community groups.

Sunday 7 July
12-5pm

Finding Yourself in Walsall
Saturday 20 July 10am - 5pm
Join us for a live webcast showcasing art projects and local young people's talent from all corners of the Borough of Walsall. Artists working with four groups of young people will create site specific installations or performances including video, drama, sculpture and music. Throughout the day documentation will be beamed back to the Gallery foyer where visitors can experience the project virtually.

Finding Yourself in Walsall is a project with Walsall Youth Arts, funded by BBC Children in Need.

Art Cargo
26-31 August
An exhibition of drawings and paintings by children and young people from around Walsall and Sandwell, displayed on board a specially adapted narrowboat moored outside the Gallery at Town Wharf.

Drawing inspiration from the Rural Walsall exhibition and from the landscapes along the canals - from Greets Green to Harden, Moxley to Birchills - the artwork will reflect both the narrowboat's journey through the canalside environment, and the young people's own landscapes of family and community.

Monday 26 August
Visit the Art Cargo on board exhibition at Town Wharf

Saturday 31 August
Join the Art Cargo celebratory event at Town Wharf as part of Walsall's Boaters Gathering, please call 01922 654400 for more information.

The Art Cargo project was created by Walk the Plank and supported by The New Art Gallery, Community Arts Team, British Waterways and Jubilee Arts C-Plex

Festival
23-28 September
A week long festival celebrating older people's creativity through exciting hands-on activities and events. All activities are free and promote the benefits of a healthy active life. All older people welcome! For more information please contact Alison Strain on 01922 653114.

Coordinated by Walsall Community Arts Team in partnership with Walsall Primary Care Trust and The New Art Gallery Walsall

Dance:

Move in Keep Out
1 June 10am-4pm
2 June 11am-5pm

Celebrating Museums and Galleries Month an inter-generational dance project led by dancer David McKenna. Move In Keep Out explores how people behave, act and feel in familiar and unfamiliar places.

Supported by a grant under the Government's 'Empowering the Learning Community' initiative, managed by Engage for Museums and Galleries Month 2002

Dance 4 Jubilee
Monday 3 June 11am - 4pm
A day of dance and movement to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Participants from all over the Borough will come together for this special event.


The New Art Gallery Walsall
Gallery Square, Walsall
T: 01922 654400 F: 01922 654401

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