New exhibition launched at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

March 4, 2009 - PRLog -- WORKS by some of the UK's finest artists are among those featured in a new exhibition at Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.

Supernova brings together works by 15 contemporary British artists to examine the evolution of geometric abstraction in the 21st Century.

Geometric abstraction has its origins in the early part of the last century when artists first shocked the world by just using coloured shapes and patterns in their paintings.

The artists in the exhibition continue to work in this way while including subtle changes.

And a visit to the Gallery will enable people to see how as there are not only paintings to enjoy but also today's new art forms such as dvds, films and art on the internet for wider audiences to join in.

Gary Hume, Keith Coventry, Liam Gillick, Toby Zeigler and Dan Norton are among the artists featured.

Jenni Spencer-Davies, Swansea Council's Glynn Vivian Gallery curator, said: "The exhibition is certainly an exciting one.

"The fifteen artists have contrasting styles to their art and visitors to the exhibition will be able to see this."

Supernova is largely made up of paintings but also includes projection works.

The works are drawn from the British Council collection as well as private lenders and other collections.

Supernova is on display at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery from Saturday February 28 to April 26 and admission is free.

Visit http://www.glynnviviangallery.org for more information.

** Talks **

Friday March 6 at 1pm         
Sue Griffith, an art historian and lecturer at Swansea Metropolitan University, will give her response to Supernova.

Friday March 13 at 1pm         
John Wood, of the Harrison and Wood art collaboration, will talk about their work in Supernova and will also show a selection of their videos.

Friday 20 March 1pm         
Alexander Beleschenko, an internationally acclaimed architectural glass artist and designer, will give an illustrated talk on his own work.

** Workshops **

Saturday April 4 from 10.30am to 1pm and from 2pm to 4.30pm: Create your own mixed-media mobile sculpture from card, metal and plastic.
Pre-booking is essential for this workshop.

Anyone interested should phone the gallery on 01792 516900.

Take a peek at the events programme, visit http://www.glynnviviangallery.org or contact the Glynn Vivian for more information.

The education programme, featuring workshops, seminars and live performances are free and are supported by the British Council (Wales).

Visit http://www.britishcouncil.org for more information on the British Council.

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