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30/1/2004

Smith/Stewart

MK Gallery, Milton Keynes

In their solo show at MK G, collaborating artists Smith/Stewart present a recent body of work revolving around their fundamental concerns: body and space, communication, darkness and the 'in-between'.

All three of MK G's gallery spaces will be filled with their installations. In the Cube and Middle Galleries Smith/Stewart present a new sculptural installation as part three of their project A Black Thread, commissioned by the Film and Video Umbrella. The work, which is stark in character, uses light, video, sound, found and fabricated objects to create an arena, a studio, a stage, an interrogation room, in which the viewer is confronted by psychological and physical extremes. The deconstructed nature of the set-up leads the viewer to question what might constitute the real. To quote Mark Wilsher in his review of part one of A Black Thread, (Art Monthly, Dec 02) Å’What does it mean to feel the presence of something that is blatantly not there?'

In the Long Gallery they present Ahead (film), 2000. Originally shot on black and white 16mm film & transferred to DVD, it was filmed driving down a remote unlit country road at night. The artists repeatedly turn the car headlights on and off in a consensual pact. Trapped in an endless loop, Å’He drives. She films. And Death rides with them.' In the punctuated sections of darkness, they drive blind taking the viewer along for the ride. In Ahead (film), Smith/Stewart explore notions of the void, fear and dislocation; using the car to suggest the themes of sex and death that run through their work.

Smith/Stewart are currently showing in the Hayward Gallery Touring Exhibition, Incommunicado and in Tate Britain's, A Century of Artists' Film in Britain. There is an opportunity to hear them speak about their work, when they give a talk at Milton Keynes Gallery on Wed 10 March 2004 (details overleaf).

Smith/Stewart have exhibited widely in the UK and internationally including Portikus, Frankfurt am Main; Kunstmuseum Luzern, Switzerland; Kunstmuseum Bern, Switzerland; and Chisenhale Gallery, London. They live and work in Glasgow.

A Black Thread is commissioned by Film and Video Umbrella in association with Chisenhale Gallery. Supported by the National Touring Programme of Arts Council England and The Henry Moore Foundation.

Related Events
In Conversation with Smith/Stewart and Steven Bode
Wed 10 Mar | 19.30 | £5 (£3 concs) to include a glass of wine An opportunity to hear both artists discuss their work with Steven Bode, Director, Film and Video Umbrella. Doors open at 19.00 for pre-talk viewing. [A limited number of complimentary press view tickets will be reserved for this event. Ring 01908 558 302 to reserve your place.]

Artists' Tour
Sat 31 Jan | 12.00 | Entry free with pre-booked tickets
Join Smith/Stewart for an informal tour of the exhibition. The event is free, but numbers are limited, please call 01908 676 900 to book your place.

Open Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00, Sun 11.00-17.00.
Admission free

Milton Keynes Gallery
900 Midsummer Boulevard
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 3QA Tel: 01908 676 900

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