Press Release:
EXHIBITION
18 July to 29 August 2009
Peter Blake
'Venice' In Association with the Paul Stolper Gallery, London
All Galleries
Edinburgh Printmakers is proud to present the Scottish Premiere of the Venice suite and other works by Peter Blake in association with the Paul Stolper Gallery, London.
Peter Blake is one of Britain's most famous international artists and to many the father of British Pop Art. The Venice Suite comprises twenty new screenprints inspired by his recent experiences in the Italian city.
Depicting an imagined, fairytale vision of the city, the prints draw
from a host of source material and were inspired by the artist's 2007
visit to the Venice Art Biennale. Blake's trademark collage style
incorporates images culled from postcards, photographs and second-hand
books, including details from familiar old masters alongside
illustrations from vintage children's books.
The prints reveal fantastical scenes of the city against backgrounds of
blues, greys, greens and muted yellows, evoking the magical atmosphere
of a place enshrouded in myth and romance and imbued with Blake's
wonderfully surreal sensibility.
The Venice Suite is the first part of a series that will see Blake embark on a world tour, a recurrent theme in the artist's career.
Also ‘hot off the press' and on display will be a new screenprint of
Andy Warhol created by Peter using diamond dust. This is the first ever
showing of this print anywhere!
This exhibition is supported by the Glasshouse, Edinburgh.
Peter Blake:
British Pop artist, Peter Blake,
won the 1961 John Moores junior award for Self Portrait with Badges,
one of his most well known works. Others include The First Real Target,
On the Balcony, and the sleeve artwork for The Beatles' album Sgt.
Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Blake was made a Royal Academician in
1981, a CBE in 1983 for his services to art and became the third
Associate Artist of the National Gallery London in 1994. He received an
Honorary Doctorate from the Royal College of Art in 1998. Recent solo
exhibitions include the Fine Art, Design and Antiques Fair, London
2006, Waddington Galleries, London 2005 and the National Touring
Exhibition in 2001.
Paul Stolper: has worked with Peter Blake to create many print series including ‘Love': a portfolio of 10 silkscreen prints with diamond dust.
His gallery was established 1998 and moved to his current premises on
Museum Street in Central London in October 2008. As well as showing
work by up and coming artists, the gallery exhibits and publishes new
editions, portfolios, prints and multiples with established artists
such as Damien Hirst, Gavin Turk, Jeremy Deller and Keith
Coventry. The gallery is dedicated to a schedule of exhibitions that
includes solo exhibitions, group shows and curated exhibitions.
EVENTS
Exhibition Preview
You and your guests are invited to the preview of this exhibition on
Friday 17 July from 6-8pm. All welcome!
Artist Talk by Peter Blake
Peter Blake will deliver a talk about his exhibition on Wednesday 05 August,
6-9pm. Tickets £10 each.
Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. (Ticket orders are limited to 2 per person).
Please call T 0131 557 2479 or email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> .
Edinburgh Art Festival Reception
You and your
guests are invited to the Edinburgh Art Festival reception for this
exhibition on Wednesday 05 August 2009, 6-9pm. All welcome!
LATE OPENING
Art Late
We are
participating in the Edinburgh Art Festival Art Late programme on
Thursday 27 August, 6-9pm. A chance to visit our exhibition after hours
with refreshments served. All welcome!
We will also be open on 13 and 20 August until 8pm.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 6pm, Admission is Free
If you require assistance with physical access or interpretation, please contact us prior to your visit.
23 Union Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3LR, Scotland
+44 (0) 131 557 2479
[email protected]
www.edinburgh-printmakers.co.uk
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