on the verge 16.9.05 - 15.10.05
Artists: Lisa Byrne Alison Marchant Emer O’Brien Jo Syz
Preview: Thursday 15th September 05, 6.30 – 9.00pm
16 Sept – 15 Oct 05 Wed – Sat, 1pm – 6pm
Artists Talk: Thurs 29th Sept, 7.00-8.30pm – Booking is essential.
Four Corners presents on the verge: a photographic exhibition investigating boundaries, fears, corporate legacies and the human impact on the environment. Four Corners is a unique new centre of film and photography for East London, and the artists all use its photographic facilities.
Lisa Byrne lives and works in Tower Hamlets. Her work portrays landscapes that are isolated, alien and potentially sinister.
Alison Marchant is a well-established artist, who lives in Newham, with a..“strong reputation in working with communities…examining histories and identities that have been neglected because of racial and class bias” (Chris Townsend, Hotshoe.) Her work examines ex-workers lives from a derelict mill.
Emer O’Brien is a Hackney based artist. Her photographs are presented as lightboxes, depicting small forgotten buildings, monuments and relics of the past.
Joe Syz’s work reflects his own activism, documenting points where state and public space meet. Using ordnance survey maps, Syz physically hiked through public byways to calculate the feasibility of entering MOD bases.
The differences and contrasts in the artists’ work raises many questions: are we on the verge of something better? Or something even more disastrous?
For further information and images contact: Dave Than, Owen Thomas or Arti Dillon, Four Corners, 121 Roman Road, London E2 OQN.
info@fourcornersfilm.co.uk +44 (0)20 8981 6111 www.fourcornersfilm.co.uk
- Further information: This exhibition promotes an exciting new era for Four Corners, who have a long and rich history in film production and training. JaK Design’s innovative architectural designs for our new centre for film and photography will realise our vision to bring together local artists, photographers and filmmakers. The centre will provide valuable production resources, training opportunities and significant exhibition space for East London’s practitioners. The building project is supported by Tower Hamlets’ Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, European Regional Development Agency, Arts Council England, London Development Agency and Film London. We welcome further funds and donations!
- Artist’s talk: Thursday September 29th is open to all! Please book by emailing info@fourcornersfilm.co.uk or calling 020 8981 6111.
- on the verge takes place as part of East London’s annual Photomonth, organised by Alternative Arts. Telephone 020 7375 0441.
- on the verge is an unfunded exhibition. We would welcome any donations which can be made online on our website.
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