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31/5/2012

John Smith

Turner Contemporary, Margate

From 1-17 June 2012, Tuner Contemporary will be showing a newly commissioned video by internationally renowned artist John Smith. Since 1972 John Smith has made over 40 film, video and installation works that have been shown in cinemas, art galleries and on television around the world and been awarded major prizes at a number of international film festivals.

Horizon is a study of the sea filmed over several months from the windows of Turner Contemporary and locations around Margate. Smith captures the seascape across seasons and in dramatically different weather conditions, using a variety of techniques to stress and contrast the abstract qualities of light, colour and movement. Through this process he creates a view of the sea that draws attention to the spectacular improbability of the natural world.

Victoria Pomery, Director of Turner Contemporary said, “This commission has given us a fantastic opportunity to work with John, an artist I have long admired. The film he has created for us is very particular to Margate. It makes us consider the incredible seascape that drew JMW Turner to the town and continues to be a powerful inspiration for artists today.”

Horizon was commissioned by Turner Contemporary in partnership with Stour Valley Arts and South East Dance as part of Turning Point South East John Smith will be in conversation with Stuart Comer Curator of film at Tate Modern on Thursday 14 June at Turner Contemporary. For more information please visit turnercontemporary.org

Press Officer Chloë Barker E: Cbarker@turnercontemporary.org T: + 44 (0)1843 233020

Turner Contemporary
Taking inspiration from JMW Turner, Turner Contemporary is a contemporary arts organisation that aims to enhance the understanding and enjoyment of historical and contemporary art with a dynamic and diverse international programme of exhibitions and events.

John Smith biography
John Smith was born in Walthamstow, East London in 1952 and studied film at the Royal College of Art. Inspired by conceptual art and the structural materialist ideas that dominated British artists’ filmmaking during his formative years, but also fascinated by the immersive power of narrative and the spoken word, he has developed a body of work which deftly subverts the perceived boundaries between documentary and fiction, representation and abstraction. Drawing upon the raw material of everyday life, Smith's meticulously crafted films rework and transform reality, playfully exploring and exposing the language of cinema.

Opening June 1, 2012

Turner Contemporary
The Rendezvous, Margate
free admission

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