HAND DRAWN ACTION PACKED
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea
Sat 15 June-Sun 1 Sept
Hand Drawn Action Packed promises to be a cerebral ride that puts the medium of drawing front and centre. By emphasising the potential of the medium to express concerns that range far and wide, the work of the 10 artists that make up the exhibition tackles subjects as far-reaching as consumer capitalism to cultural identity.
For example, Raymond Pettibon, known for his highly stylized ink drawings (he’s designed cover art for Black Flag and the Foo Fighters to name a few), promises to deliver a style that hybridizes the forms of drawing and text. Otobong Nkanga, a visual and performance artist from Nigeria whose past work has touched upon the harsh realities of postcolonialism and questions regarding identity, will bring a whole new dimension to the exhibition. Elsewhere, we are treated to the work of Nalini Malani, a contemporary Indian artist whose work has been so vast and expansive that it has moved from the realms of drawing into visual media such as animation and film. So, whatever you want from your art, Hand Drawn… promises to have something that will not only hold your attention but inspire you.
Admission: Free. Info: 01792 516900
words Gareth Mitchell