A different Type of exhibition; Joy of text is explored by famous artists.Byline: Alastair Craig THE writing is on the wall at a Tyneside gallery as controversial artists Tracey Emin and Jamie Reid This article is about the visual artist. For the Canadian poet, see Jamie Reid (Canadian poet). Jamie Reid (born 1947), educated at John Ruskin Grammar School in Croydon, is a British artist and anarchist with connections to the Situationists. pay testament to text. The Revert to Type exhibition, at Newcastle's Opus opus (ō`pəs) [Lat.,=work], in music, term used in cataloging a composer's works, designating either a single composition or a group published together or considered a unit. Gallery, is based on the role of lettering and handwriting in popular culture. And some of the biggest names in modern art, including revered American pop-painter Matt Straub, have lined up to display some of their most striking pieces. Emin has produced a signed autobiographical poem titled Fighting for Love, while Reid has supplied work originally created as promotional material for The Sex Pistols using his famous newspaper-cutting graphics. His best-known works include covers for the 1970s punk band's album Never Mind the Bollocks bollocks or ballocks Taboo slang Noun, pl the testicles Noun nonsense; rubbish interj an exclamation of annoyance, disbelief, etc. [Old English beallucas] Verb 1. , and singles Anarchy ANARCHY. The absence of all political government; by extension, it signifies confusion in government. in the UK, God Save The Queen God Save the Queen British national anthem. [Br. Culture: Scholes, 408] See : Britain God Save the Queen official national anthem of the British Commonwealth. [Br. Music: Scholes, 408] See : Song, Patriotic , and Pretty Vacant. Emma Poole, from the Opus Gallery, said: "Text in art can be used to be intentionally provocative, political or personal. Take for instance Hayden Kays' prints that explore themes of terrorism, celebrity and tabloid culture, and Jamie Reid's celebration of the punk aesthetic. "This exhibition celebrates the joy of text. Matt Straub has shown consistently in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. since 1985 - we're thrilled to exhibit his pop-inspired works for the first time in the UK." Emin is one of the best-known British artists A partial list of artists active in Britain, arranged chronologically (but alphabetically within any year). Born before 1700
Newcastle College Newcastle College is a further and higher education college in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is the largest college of its kind in the North East and claims to offer more courses in more subjects than any of its geographical competitors. design student Charles Percy-Raine will also feature alongside some of his heroes with his insect sculpture made from empty Spam tins. The 18-year-old said: "It is such an honour for me to have my work showcased in one of the North East's contemporary art galleries. I'm so proud of the way the sculpture turned out, especially as I originally set out with the idea of creating a futuristic car." Stacey Wilkinson, the gallery's manager, said: "We are delighted to showcase such a unique creation as the Spam insect as it is exactly the kind of contemporary art that we are passionate about. "At Opus, we like to promote the original work of upcoming artists, so it is great to be able to place such a remarkable piece from a local student in our gallery." Public viewing at the Opus Gallery, on West Avenue, Gosforth, runs from tomorrow until December 7. Doors open Monday to Saturday from 10am-6pm. Admission is free. CAPTION(S): WRITING ON THE WALL Naomi Jenkinson of the Opus gallery in Gosforth looks at pieces by controversial artist Jamie Reid and Tracey Emin. |
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