the kinetica is now in the past but i made contacts with loads of cool artists, curators and galleries that i now stay in touch with. one of the most interesting stalls at the kinetica was presented by daniel poole. it was full of quirky 80's toys and neon signs. i very much like his style.
he got in touch with me a week after the show and invited me to be part of his newest installation called 'the new curiosity shop'.it is hosted by the london-newcastle-project-space in red church street, an amazing gallery!!!
it took nearly a week to install all the artwork and 'curate' the pieces in the best possible way, which was difficult as all the works are so intense and over the top, that it resembles a cluttered up charity shop from outer space. there is an army of toy robots, rubber dinosaurs, a bumper car, tiny chairs and super retro acrylic canvasses featuring tank girl and astro boy. what a show..by calling the whole installation the curiosity shop, daniel got away with this unconventional lay out.
works featured in the show where paintings by jennifer louise martin,a neon extravaganza by Chris Bracey, Ye olde sign writer Jac, New York found objects artist Merrill, assemblage artist Laurence Poole, mixed media artist Sue Golden, sculptor Finn Stone, Darren Cleary, Dianne Harris, Robert Moore, Nathaniel Caird, Tracy Jean Shields, as well as a cornucopia of curiosities.
the private view was a great success and the shop is open until the 17th of march. if you haven't seen it yet and are in london, come down and check out the kitsch!
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