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Media Call: Press, photographers and other
media are invited to preview Plastic Fantastic, ahead of its launch,
between 12 noon and 2pm on Friday 8th December. Please contact Louise
Clennell on 01942 404469 or Chris Dunbar on 01942 486937 to confirm
attendance.
An exciting new art exhibition that explores the role of plastic in the
modern world is heading to the Turnpike Gallery this winter.
Plastic Fantastic brings together the work of thirteen of the finest
artists and designers from across the UK, and aims to challenge the idea
of plastic as a material of mass production. The exhibition features
quirky, unique and innovative designs for jewellery, lighting,
furniture, sculpture, wall hangings and screens. The exhibition opens on
Friday 8th December and runs through to Saturday 20th January.
Louise Clennell, Gallery Co-ordinator at the Turnpike, believes the
exhibition has a universal appeal, “The work being exhibited is truly
stunning and has an appeal to all ages. We all have a connection to
plastic through our everyday lives and the artists appeal to that
relationship through this accessible, yet thought provoking exhibition.”
Plastic Fantastic features the work of: Michelle Brand, Lois Carson,
Stella Corrall, Gina Cottam, Alice Highet, Tamsin Howells, Susie
MacMurray, Janet Mitchell, Melissa Rigby, Elina Smith, Kate Smith, Ruth
Spaak, and Jason Taylor.
Louise continued, “Some of the artists explore environmental themes
through their use of recycled plastics. Others experiment with new
technology and materials, for example, Lois Carson’s Rowan series which
uses holography, or Susie MacMurray’s Gladrags dress made entirely of
balloons. Other works include chandeliers made from recycled plastic
bottles (Michelle Brand), jewellery made by combining vintage fabrics
with plastic resins (Tamsin Howells) and furniture that looks like a
drawing (Elina Smith).”
The exhibition launch takes place between 6pm and 8pm on Friday 8th
December. Most of the artists exhibiting will be present to discuss
their work.
The launch follows the gallery’s Affordable Art Market featuring
seventeen stalls selling ceramics, jewellery, paintings, hand made
cards, illustrations, digital prints, wood and metal work, calligraphy
and fabric toys by artists and makers from across the North West. This
is a unique, chance to snap up a Christmas gift, or a special treat at
an affordable price.
A programme of workshops for adults and children accompanies the
exhibition throughout its run. Details can be obtained from the Turnpike
Gallery, by calling 01942 404469 or via email at
turnpikegalley@wlct.org.
The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and on Saturdays
from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this news release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust on 01942 486937 or
at c.dunbar@wlct.org.
The Turnpike Gallery: The Turnpike Gallery is the only purpose built art
gallery in Wigan Borough and is situated within the Turnpike Centre, at
the Civic Square in Leigh, the town’s focal point for a variety of
cultural activities. The Turnpike’s programme of exhibitions and
activities gives visitors the chance to engage with a range of visual
arts and engage in hands-on activities. Please call 01942 404469 or
visit
www.wlct.org/turnpike.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org.
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to ensure that people across the Wigan Borough have the
opportunity to become more physically, mentally and creatively active.
It also aims to increase community activity and to encourage good
citizenship.
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Exhibition piece by Lois Carson |