Galleries

Current Exhibition

phoenix gallery

Sovay Berriman:
Entertaining at the Dust Lounge

12 Mar–2 May

This new body of work references such diverse influences as movie sets from 1930's Hollywood musicals to science fiction, entertainment lounge decor and the social environments created by civic planning.

Symbolic motifs have been repeatedly reworked, alternating between two and three dimensions to result in a series of works on paper and sculptural forms which the artist refers to as 'props'. These, alongside a large sculptural installation present a framework for some undefined kind of performance or other escapist activity to take place.

Berriman's considered use of materials and techniques not only emphasizes the lure of escapism, but draws attention to its inherent façade and insubstantial nature. Some elements deliberately employ an unskilled, low-tech logic while others demonstrate an affinity with a more sophisticated, pared down aesthetic and together these obliquely suggest a sense of orchestrated direction or choreography within the space

Artist’s Talk

Sat 24 April, 2.30pm, FREE,
but places must be booked in advance from the Box Office.

Sovay Berriman will discuss the exhibition and her practice.

Eyeopener

Wed 7 Apr, 10.45am, FREE- please book place in advance

Finding out about the current exhibition through a sociable half hour
talk in the galleries.

www.sovayberriman.co.uk

Special Event: Speakeasy Meal & Cinema Night

In conjunction with Sovay Berriman’s Phoenix Gallery exhibition ‘Entertaining at the Dust Lounge’, EFS presents films from Hollywood’s golden age

Flash Gordon (Episodes 1 & 2) & Gold Diggers Of 1933 (PG)

Wed 28 Apr, 6.30pm, Films only £6.50 (£5.50), Meal deal £13.50 (£12.50)

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