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Unseen Bodies of Work by Mark Annis, Penny Goater and Juliet Prentice
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Unseen Bodies of Work
Three disabled artists; Mark Annis, Penny Goater
and Juliet Prentice, are bringing their exhibition
“Unseen Bodies of Work” to Faith House, Holton Lee,
Dorset from Wednesday 14th July – Wednesday 1st September .
The private view will be held on Saturday 24th July from 12.30.
Unseen Bodies of Work is a stimulating and high quality exhibition which the artists hope will encourage other disabled people to consider the arts as a serious option. The exhibition also aims to promote a more positive attitude towards disability across a broad spectrum.
Marks large, vibrant oil paintings explore the issue of hidden talent in Disabled people. He feels strongly that people with learning difficulties can produce serious work that challenges prejudice and celebrates difference. Mark trained in Fine Art and also has a degree in Social Science and Mass Culture. Mark says… “I have a form of autism called Aspergers Syndrome. I see colours as part of my world and have a sense of being out in the world yet also locked in. I celebrate my difference and challenge prejudice through my paintings. ‘Unseen Bodies’ symbolises the marginalisation of the talent of disabled people. It’s about hidden talents that are not recognised”.
Penny has created a series of watercolour paintings that represent a calendar of intimate and secret experiences, together with monoprints that link to the project.
Penny says…“This project has enabled me to develop work that reflects on moments, places and emotions that have shaped my life. ‘Unseen Bodies’ goes deep into the psyche and is relevant on many levels. I create art in many different areas but it is when I am working from the culture of Disability Arts that I feel truly liberated.”
Juliet has worked three dimensionally, producing a series of 500 mermaids purses, each one individually crafted and containing a message of hope. Separate messages will be available for people to take and to respond to during the exhibition. Much of Juliets work gives reference to the cycles of nature. Juliet says… “As both an artist and a disabled person, it is important for me to acknowledge and promote the arts to disabled people as a positive option to pursue. Hopefully this exhibition will be a seed sown on the path of this journey”
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