Sign and deliver
dal 12/5/2001 al 30/5/2001
Segnalato da
12/5/2001
Sign and deliver
British Porcelain Gallery 139, London
Frances Richardson. Ever found yourself short of cash? Richardson's panels in the format of XXLcredit cards, installed in the British Porcelain Gallery 139, re-situate the collection within a contemporary vision of economics and consumerism. What is money in these days of invisible transactions?
Frances Richardson
Ever found yourself short of cash?
Richardson's panels in the format of XXLcredit cards, installed in the
British Porcelain Gallery 139, re-situate the collection within a
contemporary vision of economics and consumerism. What is money in these
days of invisible transactions?
The Credit Card series are made from plywood coated in pigmented gesso, a
technique that takes its inspiration from the traditional preparation method
of religious icons. The imagery however is defined with stickers, printed
with Special Offer, Direct Discount and SALE the vernacular of retail. The
theme is further developed by the presentation of the credit cards in frames
redolent of advertising hoarding.
Within the fictive functionality of this work either as idea or object,
Richardson negotiates the roles of faith, desire, hope and trust in the
modern consumerist society. 100% SATISFACTION
Frances Richardson has this year been nominated for a Paul Hamlyn Award.
Born in Leeds she studied at Jacob Kramer (alongside Damien Hirst) and
gained a first class hons degree from Norwich School of Art.
Unconventionally she then trained as a Yoruba Carver in Nigeria, W. Africa.
On her return to London she initiated the forming Gasworks Artists Studios.
She now lives and works in London.
British Porcelain Gallery 139 VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM Cromwell Rd
London
DATES: 18th April 2001- 30th May 2001
Open daily from 10.00 - 17.45 free! admission after 16.30
For further information please contact:
020 7587 3757
020 8673 3153
frances.richardson@virgin.net