Fiona Curran: swim to the other side of the pool (detail)
15 December 2012 – 9 March 2013 Fiona Curran’s paintings and assemblages of found and made objects present real and imagined landscapes where the boundaries between the natural and the artificial are blurred. This exhibition will feature a number of new works that re-present images of scenic views dating from the 1960s, transforming them through the use of different fabrication processes including print, collage and tapestry. The 1960s were a period marked by the rapid advance of new technologies, the development of the consumer society as we know it today and the emergence of environmental politics, it therefore offers a rich symbolic reference to be explored in the present.
Matthew Houlding: More Places To Get Away From It All 15 December 2012 – 9 March 2013 Matthew Houlding’s sculptures draw us into a fantastic, retro-futuristic world, where bespoke and meticulously built environments celebrate Modernist architecture and the pursuit of utopian ideals. The exhibition features two significant bodies of work, Sons of Pioneers (2009) and The Chemosphere (2010). Houlding has exhibited widely in Britain and Europe and is represented by Ceri Hand Gallery.
Echoes of the Edwardian Era
"LOOM 16 February 2013 to Spring 2014 The beauty of flowers has inspired centuries of art and design. This exhibition celebrates the significance of flowers and how floral motifs feature in our Museum and Art Gallery collections. Learn how local botanical societies collected and stored specimens, explore the wonderful language of flowers, be amazed by the varied Museum objects on display and look out for a special knitted installation at the front of the Touchstones Rochdale building which will expand to Broadfield Park in the spring. This exhibition includes hands-on activities to inspire our younger visitors.
Gallery One Shows Martin Jenkins: Landscape and Light 5NTIL *ANUARY
Martin Jenkins uses photography, video and sculpture to express his thoughtful observations of urban and rural landscapes. The unusual structures of his corrugated cardboard sculptures invite the viewer’s participation through touch and sight. The exhibition represents his ‘journey’ as an artist from 1990s Rochdale College evening classes to a Bradford School of Art MA.
Touchstones Rochdale
Fiona Curran: 7AITING &OR 4HE 0ERFECT 6IEW
The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AQ | 01706 924492
OPEN: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Free entry. Closed for Christmas 23-26, 30-31 December 2012 & 1 January 2013
ATIC Studios: Compulsive 26 January – 13 April 2013
5NTIL -ARCH
Photographer Ian Clegg and sculptor Angela Tait are artists who have been collaborating on creative projects since 2010. Their practice addresses their individual obsessions and collections which are explored through the combined mediums of ceramics, sculpture and experimental photography.
Following on from the Gallery’s successful Victorian Stories exhibition in 2010, this is a chance to see Edwardian paintings from the Art Gallery collection alongside costume, objects and ephemera of the time from the Museum and Local Studies collections.
Family Friendly Events All children must be accompanied by an adult (max. 3 children per adult). Where booking is required please note this can only be made in the two weeks prior to the event on 01706 924492 or in person at Touchstones Rochdale.
"UGS "EASTIES AND "EAUTIFUL "LOOMS All things bright, beautiful, wriggling, buzzing and hovering will be the focus of this exciting workshop based on what you might find alive in the garden. Come along and help artist Cat Jessop create a giant garden mural made up from all the handmade flowers and bugs you will make in this fun session. For ages 5-12 years old. Drop-in activity – no need to book. 4UES &EB s AM PM \ &2%%
Construct A Sculpture Inspired by Matthew Houlding’s sculptures on display in the Art Gallery, make your own colourful sculpture to take away. &OR AGES "OOKING ESSENTIAL &RI &EB s AM NOON \ &2%%
We welcome applications for Gallery One exhibitions from anyone who lives or works in the borough of Rochdale – just ring 01706 924492.
Young People Event For 13-25 years. Booking is essential – parental consent forms will be sent out when booking on to the session for young people under 18 years. Ring 01706 924492 to book.
Create Consult: Retro-Futuristic Sculpture Working with an artist find out more about Matthew Houlding’s contemporary sculptures inspired by architecture and create your own work in response. 4HURS &EB s PM PM \ &2%%
Holiday Quiz
3AT $EC TO 3AT *AN 3AT &EB TO 3AT &EB FREE Drop in during normal opening hours – no booking required. Complete the quiz and get your chance to be entered into the free prize draw.
Image: Matthew Houlding, The Chemosphere (detail). Image courtesy of the artist and Ceri Hand Gallery. Photo Jonathan Shaw.
Bookings is essential ~ ring 01706 924492 to confirm your place. www.link4life.org/whatson
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