Louise Giovanelli, international 3, Manchester
This solo exhibition by Louise Giovanelli takes as its starting point notions of how a painting might be looked at, and subsequently experienced. By way of calculated lighting and hanging decisions, Giovanelli asks viewers to focus on various details of her paintings that would otherwise be left overlooked or dismissed.
Until 5 August www.international3.com
Making & Unmaking: An exhibition curated by Duro Olowu, Camden Arts Centre, London
This diverse show curated by the fashion designer Duro Olowu combines antique textiles with his own contemporary fabric designs and the work of over 70 artists and is the latest in a series of artist-selected shows at Camden Arts Centre. Including high profile names such as Yinka Shonibare MBE, Rebecca Ward and Anya Gallaccio, ‘Making & Unmaking’ addresses issues surrounding cultural identity, sexuality and the representation of the body and is accompanied by a series of talks and events with exhibiting artists, writers, musicians and Olowu himself discussing its themes.
Until 18 September www.camdenartscentre.org
Liz West, Penarth Pier Pavillion, Penarth
Manchester-based artist Liz West continues her investigation into the relationship between colour and light with this new site-specific installation. Solstice Ritual plays with the windows of Penarth’s 1930s art deco pavilion, gently altering the audience’s perception of the space in the process.
Until 10 July www.penarthpavilion.co.uk
Promised Land, Tatha Gallery, Fife
This group show features five artists whose works deal with elements of the land. Included are Chris Rigby’s detailed watercolours of cliff edges, Calum McClure’s paintings of calm spaces within a hectic city life along with works by Doug Cocker, Catharine Davison and Helen Glassford.
Until 20 August www.tathagallery.com
Christiana Soulou, BALTIC, Gateshead
Athens-based artist Christiana Soulou creates drawings that reference popular literature including A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Les Enfants Terribles. Featuring 100 works from 1982 through to present day, this show is packed with her beautifully drawn, yet strangely unnerving, work.
Until 25 September www.balticmill.com
Images:
1. Louise Giovanelli, The Dress Rehearsal II, 2016. Courtesy the artist and The International 3.
2. Installation view of Making & Unmaking: An exhibition curated by Duro Olowu at Camden Arts Centre, 2016
3. Liz West, Solstice Ritual, 2016. Photo: Yusuf Rustem
4. Chris Rigby, On Papa Stour.
5. Christiana Soulou, La Bergere, 1982
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