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'A Surface
in Between' a group exhibition, presents work from over 30 international
artists whose work is associated with the wonderful world of skateboarding.
‘A Surface In between’ produced by the Side Effects of Urethane
takes place at the Arthouse 168 Pitfield Street, Hoxton N1 from 24th May
- 7th June 2003. Open Daily.
As a continuation
from the original event, which took place at the old Hartley’s Jam
Factory in November 2001, 'A Surface in Between' presents the wide scope
of art activity related to skate culture: drawing, painting, sculpture,
printed-matter, photography and film. This year, with a new larger venue
and extended dates, a stronger more refined showcase of international
artwork will be in place. The exhibition is in two parts and is situated
on two floors in a disused Victorian school in Hoxton, East London, that
is to be converted into a contemporary loft apartment building as basis
of the Arthouse project.
The artists have been
selected to reflect the diversity and creativity within the skateboard
community, which is in essence highly individual, motivated and productive
across a broad cultural arena. Artists and skateboarders involved include:
Toby Shuall, Marcus Oakley, Thomas Campbell, Jim Houser, Pete Fowler,
Mark Foster, Will Sweeney, Dan Sparkes, James Jarvis, Toby Paterson, Nik
Taylor, Ben Sansbury, Sam Ashley, Richard Sayer, Tobin Yelland, Marke
Newton, Benjamin Deberdt, Tuukka Kaila, Oli Watson, Marc Johnson, Bobby
Puleo, Chris Johannsen, Oliver Barton, Phil Frost, Kelly Ryan, Ged Wells,
Richard Hart, Simon Evans and Tony Cox.
There will
be a ramp installation that will be a “totally unique work of art
in itself” and is to fill the huge atrium space that runs the full
length of the building. Toby Shuall who thought up the concept says “There
is only one obstacle in the room surrounded by transitions so you can
approach it from any angle. The obstacle itself is made up from 18 banks
and resembles an octagon shape.”
Entertainment
will be courtesy of Headshoppe & Mt Egypt plus special guests.
'A Surface
in Between' is not intended as a definitive representation of what is
happening in an ever rapidly growing skateboarding culture, but rather
its better understood as representing a slice, from a very large, healthy,
home-baked and organic cake. Visitors to 'A Surface in Between' will encounter
a simultaneously happy, peaceful and anarchic presence.
Admitance
is FREE, but all guests must obtain an invitation from their local skate
store. Information can be obtained on; www.sideeffectsofurethane.com.
In association
with Playstation 2, Olympus Digital Cameras, Eastpak, Vans, Carhartt,
Cide, Suburban Bliss, Mleko and Bullet.
Press information
contact: Nicky / Louise @ LUCHFORD. Tel: 020 7631 1000, fax: 020 7631
1002, email: nicky@luchford.com louise@luchford.com. For Further information
about Arthouse contact Andy Butcher andy@luchford.com.
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