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15/11/2013

Three exhibitions

Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Photographic Society Presents: From Darkroom to Digital
2013 marks the 125th anniversary of the Wolverhampton Photographic Society. To celebrate the occasion, this exhibition traces the rich and influential history of photography in Wolverhampton from the mid-19th century to the present day.
The exhibition features six key local figures of influence in the medium’s development, including the ‘father of art photography’ Oscar J Rejlander, and others such as Haseler, Whitlock, Bennett-Clark, Eisenhofer and Susser. This historical component is complemented by a display of contemporary photographs demonstrating the expertise of Society members in capturing the constantly changing face of the city.
This exhibition has been generously supported by Heritage Lottery Fund.
Exhibition dates 16 November 2013 - 15 February 2014

Shad-ow
An exhibition of work by Ann Wilkinson and Anne Guest.
An image cast by a body or object intercepting light: a slight suggestion; trace: a hint or faint, indistinct image or idea; the representation of the absence of light on a form: a dominant or pervasive threat, influence, or atmosphere: an inseparable companion.
Exhibition dates 16 November 2013 - 14 December 2013

Shakti
Contemporary art responses to historic South Asian collections
Shakti: noun a formidable engagement and channelling of creative powers, from the Sanskrit "he is strong"
In collaboration with National Trust, Oriel Davies and WAVE - Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Meadow Arts is proud to present Shakti, an ambitious contemporary arts programme that unfolds across four venues in both England and Wales, exploring the cultural and artistic relationship between Britain and the Indian Subcontinent. The four art exhibitions that make up Shakti examine the strong cultural and artistic attractions or tensions that lie beneath the more conventionally explored economic and political discourses between the UK and the subcontinent. The many important historic collections of South Asian art in this country show a degree of understanding, curiosity and admiration of these cultures.
In response, Shakti's contemporary artists show a formidable engagement and channelling of creative powers, which is one of the meanings of the Sanskrit word Shakti.
Powis Castle, Kedleston Hall and Wolverhampton Art Gallery act not only as a dynamic setting for the exhibitions, but also as powerful protagonists. These impressive buildings (two in the care of National Trust) carry important historical associations, each illustrating different aspects of the relationship over time and housing important collections of South Asian art.
The fourth venue, Oriel Davies in Newtown, Powys is a well-established and highly regarded contemporary art space which will host a one person show of the artist in residence at Powis Castle, Sharmila Samant.

Nikhil Chopra at Wolverhampton Art Gallery (WAVE)
Exhibition 16 Nov 2013 - 5 April 2014
3 day Artist's Performance 28, 29 & 30 Nov 2013

As a performer, whose practice emerges from the visual arts, every site offers a range of possibilities in terms of content material, backdrops, contexts and audiences. Chopra will be creating a new performance especially for Wolverhampton Art Gallery, using the gallery's extensive collection of Indian artefacts as a source of inspiration. The performance takes place 10am - 4pm each day, and is free to observe Further existing works from this exciting artist will be shown in the East Gallery. Chopra has exhibited extensively in India and internationally, including at the famous Venice Biennale.

Opening Saturday 16 November 2013

Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton
Open hours from Monday to Saturday 10 - 17, closed on Bank Holidays
Free entrance

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