Ip-art Festival Visual Art Weekend at Suffolk College - 2 July 2004

Ip-art Festival Visual Art Weekend at Suffolk College

In the Art & Design building (R Block)

Open to Visitors

Friday 9 July: 10.00am – 8.30pm

Saturday 10 July & Sunday 11 July: 10.00am – 6.00pm

DAVID BLANDY– ‘ alien’ and recent video work

London-based artist David Blandy was invited to make new work with a group of Suffolk College undergraduates especially for the 2004 Festival. His new work ‘alien’ is a re-enactment of a key scene from Ridley Scott’s classic science fiction film Alien, with Blandy himself playing the key role.

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An exhibition of new work which demonstrates a diverse approach to contemporary art by fine art undergraduates at Suffolk College.

INSTITUTE OF MISTAKES Installation I & II

Mel Donohoe and the 7 Schools Project: Thurleston High School, Castle Hill Infants, Castle Hill Juniors, Dale Hall School, Highfields Nursery, Thomas Wolsey and Whitton School. During her residency this past year, artist Mel Donohoe has not been afraid to ask pupils from 7 schools in Ipswich to consider some fundamental questions about their schools, their education and themselves. Mel Donohoe and the pupils have been collecting and stitching together “mistakes” in the form of tents resembling Monopoly houses.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES (suitable for the over 5’s)

Using specially prepared materials, children are encouraged to explore the exhibitions in their own way.

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Pre-booking is essential for the following free events. Contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01473 258070.

Friday 9 July at 6.00pm at the TV Studio:

Denise Powling, Ugly as Sin – a performance challenging the image of the power woman by exploring the strength at the heart of femininity.

Sunday 11 July at 3.00pm in the ForeFront Gallery:

David Blandy in conversation with curator Pryle Behrman and undergraduates from Suffolk College.

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Notes for Editors

For further information please contact:

Brian Holder

Tel: 01473 296701

Email: brianholder@suffolk.ac.uk

Or

Tracey Bailey, Promotions & Information Centre Manager

Tel: 01473 296520

Email: traceybailey@suffolk.ac.uk

Issued by Promotions

2 July 2004