I will be presenting new work entitled ‘Self help’ at the Schwartz galleries project space on Wednesday 24th November.
The work is based on my collection of second hand ‘Self help’ books. I specifically search out books in which lines or passages of text have been highlighted or underlined by the original owner. The work explores the desire of individuals to gain or reclaim control of different aspects of their life, be it to loose weight, beat depression or to achieve contentment in modern life. The desire to change a trait is the expression of a wish to have more control over day to day existence. For some this desire manifests itself in turning to these books in search of inspirational advice and methodologies to aid achieving these goals. My attention is drawn to the first thing they marked. The work is an exploration of this primary act, the making of a visual aid memoir, that first inspirational step to regain control.
http://www.schwartzgallery.co.uk/site/?page_id=10 [scroll down the page to see the information for the project space]
Private view: Wednesday 24th November, 6-9 p.m
Exhibition Dates: 24th November – 19th December
First Thursdays late opening: Thursday 2nd December 6-9 p.m
Opening times: Friday – Sunday 12-6 p.m
