Phoenix Brighton

BROKEN GROUND - Exhibition/Installation

11 February - 25 March 2012
PREVIEW: 10 Feb 6 - 8pm

Wed - Sun 11 am - 5 pm

An installation of large-scale prints by Canadian artist Derek Besant. The work is themed around core redevelopment and upheaval within several big cities, and the temporary state of chaos that results in the streets. Two short films by Jayne Wilson offer an observation on our modern day malady of supposed urgency, and Peter Marsh uses structures in the urban environment to generate a sequence of images through two and three dimensional media. 

Derek Besant, 'Broken Ground 6'

 

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Broken Ground Symposium – How do we experience the city?  BOOK NOW

Saturday February 18th

On Saturday February 18th a multi disciplinary event will take place with experts from the fields of archaeology, history, geography, planning, architecture, museums, psychology and art, offering an opportunity to share ideas and experiences in the creative environment of Phoenix Brighton.

The day will consist of an introduction to the exhibition by exhibiting artists Derek Besant, Jayne Wilson and Peter Marsh. Panel discussions, networking and a creative activity will take place with the focus on Psychogeography, debating the following concepts:

  • Destruction is an ever present negative force in the city
  • One experiences the city in a purely emotional way, drawing on personal history, prejudices, habits and expectations

Places are limited, so to book a place and arrange payment please phone 01273 603700. There is a £10 charge for the day which will include lunch.

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New Term Arts Courses Starting Now

Phoenix Brighton's Arts Courses for Jan - July 2012 in Drawing, Painting (Acrylic and Oils), Drop-in Untutored Life Drawing, Tutored Life Drawing, Jewellery Making, Sculpture, Ceramics, Puppet Making, Textiles, Machine Embroidery, Printmaking, Islamic Art, Illustration, Fine Art, Artists Professional Development, and more.

Our courses are all run by practicing artists who will share their expertise with you in our well equipped, spacious, purpose built studios. We keep the class sizes small so you can expect individual tuition in a professional, friendly, supportive setting. Join Phoenix Arts Courses on Facebook here.


 

OPEN STUDIOS 2012

Sat 19 May and Sun 20 May, 11am- 5pm

Professional artists and designer-makers open their studios inviting you to discover more about their creative practice. It is a great opportunity to go behind the scenes, talk to artist’s first-hand, and see work in progress.

Details to follow soon....