7/3/2003
Jonathan Monk
Arnolfini, Bristol
Jonathan Monk generates a humorous brand of conceptualism. His work, such as his film versions of well-known art books, or his re-enactments of seminal images by post-war artists, are a gentle poke at the Modernist canon and an attempt to demystify the creative process.
Jonathan Monk generates a humorous brand of conceptualism. His work, such as his film versions of well-known art books, or his re-enactments of seminal images by post-war artists, are a gentle poke at the Modernist canon and an attempt to demystify the creative process.
Nostalgia and romanticism also play a strong role in Monk's practice as the artist draws on his own history, incorporating snap shots and mementos from the family archive. He works with a range of media, including film, sculpture, video, photography, installation and performance. While Monk has exhibited extensively across Europe and the United States, he remains largely unknown in the UK. This is his first major solo exhibition in England.
Saturdays 2.00pm
Saturday Tours
Every Saturday during an exhibition, these informal tours introduce the work and ideas and include opportunities for questions and discussion. Tours start at Arnolfini reception.
Free
Image:
Jonathan Monk High School Boogie Woogie 2002
Courtesy the artist and Kasey Kaplan 10/6, NYC Collection Jack & Nell Wendler, London & FRAC Bourgoigne, Dijon
Gallery Open
10.00am - 7.00pm Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
10am - 9pm Thursday
12noon - 7.00pm Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays
Arnolfini
16 Narrow Quay,
Bristol
BS1 4QA
UK
Phone +44 (0)117 929 9191
Fax +44 (0)117 925 3876