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19/4/2004

Dust to Dust

University Gallery, Colchester

MA Gallery Studies Students

Average life expectancy: 394,420,000 minutes. Average duration of gallery visit: 21 minutes

This new exhibition explores subjects of decay and mortality. The internationally renowned artists featured create contemporary re-workings of the 'memento mori', which is a 17th century theme reminding viewers of their own mortality.

Death is a very abstract and conceptual notion, depicting it has been a challenge for many artists. This exhibition therefore focuses on a range of interpretations expressed using a variety of techniques. Dust to Dust includes the film Decasia by Bill Morrison (also screened at the Lakeside Theatre), Anya Gallaccio (2003 Turner Prize nominee), Laura Letinsky, Lisa Temple-Cox, Simon Temblett and Greville Worthington. These works are visually striking and the underlying concepts challenge the viewer. They question modern society's obsession with physical perfection and its desire for invincibility and immortality. St Jerome with a skull sets the scene, placing the contemporary works within an historical framework, illustrating how the subject of mortality has been dealt with in the past.

A programme of accompanying events and talks will run along-side the exhibition. Visit Dust to Dust and spend 21 irreplaceable minutes to celebrate your precious life.

For details/showtimes for the film Decasia please use the web link below. For the official web site for this exhibition, please see the second web link below.

opening hours: Monday - Friday 11 am - 5 p.m. Saturday 1 - 4.30 p.m.


admission price: FREE

contact: (01206) 873261

venue: University Gallery, Square 5 - Essex

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