Braided Together met Marcelle Hanselaar
15/01/2012
Braided Together
Hair in the work of Contemporary Women Artists
15 January - 11 February 2012,
New Hall Art Collection
Murray Edwards College, Cambridge
18 February - 18 March 2012
BHVU Gallery, Stoke Newington, London
Organised by BHVU, the exhibition is the first of its kind to consider the intricate relationship between women and hair.
Braided Together unites ten international contemporary women artists who
each share an interest in the symbolic expression of human hair either
as material or subject in their work. Inspired by the work of women Surrealists,
the exhibition investigates specifically female and art historical concerns
such as fragility, loss and power. Featured works include painting, etching,
sculpture, drawing, photography and video, resulting in a truly dynamic
exhibition that seeks to reinterpret the symbolism of hair through a multitude
of female voices.
Braided Together commences its tour at New Hall Art Collection, Murray
Edwards College, Cambridge, and will then travel back to its gallery of
origin, BHVU. All of the art historical and theoretical ideas raised by
the exhibition will be considered in an accompanying catalogue – this will
include images of all works shown, as well as work by artists Elina Brotherus
and Hong Zhang and Kiki Smith, and three commissioned essays written by
academics specializing in this field.
Exhibiting artists:
Marcelle Hanselaar
Marion Michell
Tabitha Moses
Karen Bergeon
Mary Dunkin
Wen Wu
Jenni Dutton
Trish Morrissey
Jessica Lagunas
Samantha Sweeting
Dates:
New Hall Art Collection, Murray Edwards College, Cambridge
Open to public: 15 January – 11 February 2012
Opening times: 10am - 6pm everyday
Admission: Free
Website:
www-art.newhall.cam.ac.uk
BHVU Gallery, Stoke Newington, London
Open to public: 18 February – 18 March 2012
Opening times: 12 - 6pm Saturday + Sunday or by appointment
Admission: Free
Website:
www.bhvu.co.uk
