Richard Woods: Flora & Fauna
28 June – 21 September
This summer, Milton Keynes Gallery presents new work by artist Richard Woods in his first solo exhibition in a British public gallery.
To listen to the artist visit Richard Woods - video
Woods has a long-running history of architectural intervention and transformation. He is known for his all-encompassing installations of hand-printed wood-cut floors and elevations, which have been presented in a variety of contexts, from a British stately home to a Venetian courtyard, and from public buildings or private apartments to international boutique stores. In his work, Woods explores the relationship between ‘functionality’ and ‘decoration’, with motifs varying from simple, repetitive red brick work to intricate floral designs, or pastiches of historical styles and artistic movements; Tudor,18th century Baroque or as in this exhibition, the legacy of Modernism.
In conjunction with his remarkable wood-cut printed floor that occupies the entire ground floor of the Gallery, Woods will present a selection of recent sculptures, new wall-based ceramic works and large scale marquetry panels.
This exhibition includes a striking commission for the Gallery exterior which will cloak the building in a repeat pattern of imaginary corporate logos devised by the artist, and brings together his distinctive hand-made aesthetic with the generic language of brand advertising.
The monograph Richard Woods by Marco Livingstone and Gordon Burn will be on sale in the Gallery Shop during this exhibition. Published in hardback by Lund Humphries it includes 150 full colour illustrations. Price £30.
An exclusive limited edition cotton shopping bag designed by Richard Woods will also be on sale.
A wide range of public events have been programmed to accompany the exhibition, including a series of talks exploring contemporary design, holiday workshops for all ages and a Family Day on Saturday 12 July, where everyone can participate in free, exhibition inspired activities.
Sponsored by Dulux Trade. Exterior Commission supported by the Abbey Harris Mural Fund.
Richard Woods is a Reader in Visual Arts at the University of Westminster
Phase 1 of a complimentary collaborative project for Fermynwoods Contemporary Art is available to view from19 June – 7 September 2008. Phase 2 from October 2008.
Visit www.fermynwoods.co.uk for further details.
28 June – 21 September
This summer, Milton Keynes Gallery presents new work by artist Richard Woods in his first solo exhibition in a British public gallery.
To listen to the artist visit Richard Woods - video
Woods has a long-running history of architectural intervention and transformation. He is known for his all-encompassing installations of hand-printed wood-cut floors and elevations, which have been presented in a variety of contexts, from a British stately home to a Venetian courtyard, and from public buildings or private apartments to international boutique stores. In his work, Woods explores the relationship between ‘functionality’ and ‘decoration’, with motifs varying from simple, repetitive red brick work to intricate floral designs, or pastiches of historical styles and artistic movements; Tudor,18th century Baroque or as in this exhibition, the legacy of Modernism.
In conjunction with his remarkable wood-cut printed floor that occupies the entire ground floor of the Gallery, Woods will present a selection of recent sculptures, new wall-based ceramic works and large scale marquetry panels.
This exhibition includes a striking commission for the Gallery exterior which will cloak the building in a repeat pattern of imaginary corporate logos devised by the artist, and brings together his distinctive hand-made aesthetic with the generic language of brand advertising.
The monograph Richard Woods by Marco Livingstone and Gordon Burn will be on sale in the Gallery Shop during this exhibition. Published in hardback by Lund Humphries it includes 150 full colour illustrations. Price £30.
An exclusive limited edition cotton shopping bag designed by Richard Woods will also be on sale.
A wide range of public events have been programmed to accompany the exhibition, including a series of talks exploring contemporary design, holiday workshops for all ages and a Family Day on Saturday 12 July, where everyone can participate in free, exhibition inspired activities.
Sponsored by Dulux Trade. Exterior Commission supported by the Abbey Harris Mural Fund.
Richard Woods is a Reader in Visual Arts at the University of Westminster
Phase 1 of a complimentary collaborative project for Fermynwoods Contemporary Art is available to view from19 June – 7 September 2008. Phase 2 from October 2008.
Visit www.fermynwoods.co.uk for further details.