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4/7/2002

Peter Lloyd

Art Space Portsmouth (ex Aspex Gallery), Portsmouth

Royal Rumble

Mexicos masked wrestlers are national heroes who adopt outlandish theatrical personalities, and hide their true identities behind super-hero masks and lavish costumes. Peter Lloyd first encountered the subject of his works as a student while on a scholarship to Mexico. Originally making the trip to see the Day of the Dead celebration he found the contempo rary and functioning urban folklore he was looking for in a most unexpected location - Lucha Libra (free fighting).

Each wrestler had a set of specific personas. Each was constructed around a theme and it seemed that any aspect of Mexican culture, high or low, ancient or modern, was fair game. One wrestler had based his character around fast food and paraded around the arena with a cartoon style American hot dog emblem stitched onto his mask. Another drew the inspiration for his elaborate costume from the ancient Mexican tribes, covering his face in gold lamé and feathers he called himself The Aztec.

Wrestling is extremely popular in Mexico and its most successful exponents wield enormous cultural and even political influence.

Peter Lloyds screen-printed portraits feature invented masked wrestlers based on the Mexican model, exploring popular notions of identity, escapism and the power of display. Each print is a riot of glossy colour with flamboyant fur, glitter and sequins. Royal Rumble brings together two series of Peter Lloyds portraits in a head to head for the first time, while new work explores character interaction and the complicated dynamics of group scenes.

Peter Lloyd graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2000, winning the Augustus Martin prize as best print-maker of his year. He lives and works in Winchester and is represented by Mark Adams Fine Art, London.

Preview Friday 5 July 2002, 7.30pm

Wednesday 17 July 2002, 7.30pm
Gallery Talk
Peter Lloyd will talk about Royal Rumble, his work and influences.
Admission FREE

Royal Rumble shows at Aspex Gallery 6 July 24 August 2002, open Tuesday - Friday, 12-6pm & Saturday, 12-4pm. Although the gallery is closed to the public on Sunday & Monday, special arrangements can be made for educational visits on Mondays. Admission is FREE

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Royal Rumble, associated events:

Saturday 6 July 2002, 1-3pm
Frontier Wrestling
A special event, to mark the opening of Royal Rumble. Portsmouths own Frontier Wrestling Academy decamp to Aspex with wrestling ring and trained staff to offer a unique introduction to the sport. Demonstration sessions will be for children aged 7-10 and 11-16. Please call Aspex for further details. Admission FREE

Wednesday 24 July, 7.30pm
Special Public Sreening: Santo el Enmascarado de Plata vs. La Invasion de los Marcianos
(El Santo the Silver-Masked Man vs. The Martian Invasion)
Mexicos most flamboyant sports personality-turned-screen-star and national hero, El Santo (The Saint) appears here in one of his many movie roles. One of the most renowned masked wrestlers in the world he has been a prominent figure in Peter Lloyds research.
Admission FREE, pay-bar

13 July 25 August, 1-3pm
Saturday Art Club
As part of a regular Saturday Art Club for children aged 7-12years, participants will use Peter Lloyds portraits as a starting point for their own work.
£3 (£2 concessions)
Limited FREE places are available to Portsmouth City Council LEISURE CARD HOLDERS
Booking and/or payment must be made in advance
Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult

August 2002
Summer Art Club
Taking inspiration from Peter Lloyds exhibition Royal Rumble participants will explore printmaking, collage, drawing, painting and mask and costume making. Workshops are for children aged 7-12years. Each week will be led by a different artist

The workshops will take place from 11am-3pm on the following Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays:
30 & 31 July & 1 August
6, 7 & 8 August
13, 14 & 15 August
20, 21 & 22 August

£15 (£10 concessions) per 3day week
Limited FREE places are available to Portsmouth City Council LEISURE CARD HOLDERS
Booking and/or payment must be made in advance
Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult

Saturday 24 August, 12-4pm
La Grande Finale: The Final Bout
Frontier Wrestling Academy return to Aspex for an open day, Art Club exhibition and activities for the whole family.

For further information please contact Steve Fisher, Exhibition Organiser, on 023 9281 2121 or email steve@aspex.org.uk

Tues-Fri, 12-6pm
Sat, 12-4pm
Admission FREE

Aspex Visual Arts Trust/Gallery
27 Brougham Road
Portsmouth
PO5 4PA
T/F: (+44) 02392 812121

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