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One of Britain’s most respected and well-known artists, David Hockney,
exhibits his own interpretation of the famous Brothers Grimm fairytales
at the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh during December.
‘Grimm’s Fairy Tales’ is a Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition from the
Southbank Centre, London, on behalf of Arts Council, England and opens
on Saturday 1st December and runs until Saturday 5th January. Entrance
is free.
Bradford born Hockney, now a resident of Los Angeles, offers a
contemporary and often humorous approach to these traditional tales;
reflected in the quirky nature of the images.
Hockney applies his unique interpretation skills to six fairytales
including the familiar Rapunzel and Rumpelstilzchen; and the rare, Old
Rinkrank, Fundevogel, The Boy who left Home to learn Fear and The Little
Sea Hare. The exhibition features 39 etchings from 1969.
Born in 1937, Hockney was an important contributor to the British Pop
Art movement and is still considered to be one of the most influential
artists of the twentieth century.
David Hockney, commenting on his interpretation of ‘Rapunzel’ said: "The
stories really are quite mad, when you think of it, and quite strange.
In modern times, it's like the story of a couple moving into a house,
and in the next door's garden they see this lettuce growing. The wife
develops this craving for the lettuce that she just must have and climbs
over to pinch it, and the old woman who lives in the house next door
says well, you can have the lettuce if you give me your child, and they
agree to it! If you put it into terms like this and imagine them in
their semi-detached house agreeing to it all, it seems incredible.”
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust Visual Arts Officer Martyn Lucas said:
“These tales are well known across the world and Hockney’s vivid images
brilliantly encapsulate the mood and detail within the stories. This is
an exhibition that promises to delight young and old alike. We are
delighted to share with visitors the skills and imagination of one of
our country’s most renowned artists with our visitors.”
‘Grimm’s Fairy Tales’ is available for viewing from Saturday 1st
December through to Saturday 5th January. For further information about
this exhibition and the accompanying activities programme contact the
gallery on 01942 404469 or
turnpikegallery@wlct.org
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, 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 help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship.
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