V1 Gallery presents UMMMM A solo exhibition by THOMAS CAMPBELL
V1 Gallery presents
UMMMM. A solo exhibition by THOMAS CAMPBELL
Opening day: Friday October 30th. 2009. From 17.00 - 22.00
Exhibition period: October 1st. November 21st. 2009.
In his own humble words Thomas Campbell (born 1969) merely creates stuff. But at the same time he is a prominent and necessary catalyst in one of the most interesting contemporary art movements in America. A movement where artists, filmmakers, photographers and musicians joined forces and created a new art scene and redefining the term folk art. A scene that involves creators like Bonnie Prince Billy,Tommy Guerrero, Margaret Kilgallen, Chris Johanson, Ed Templeton, Barry McGee, Aaron Rose and many others. And a scene that got the accidental title Beautiful Losers based on a book and exhibition curated by Aaron Rose and Christian Strike in 2004.
Thomas Campbell's artistic universe is filled with soft curves, subtle tones, quirky poetic quotations and strange characters. A friendly melancholy and a loving gratefulness are embedded in each work. But don't let it fool you. Underneath the calm surface an undercurrent of opposition and rebellion roams. An uneasy ocean of text fragments, aggressive abstract patterns and strange mixed material compositions. His strokes could go either way along or against the fur. Like a welcoming high five, that could potentially turn it to a well-deserved slap in the face.
Please contact V1 Gallery for further information: (+45) 33 31 03 21 / elg@v1gallery.com
V1 Gallery / Flaesketorvet 69 / 1711 Copenhagen V / Denmark / www.v1gallery.com / mail@v1gallery.com Opening hours: Wednesday-Friday: 12-18. Saturday 12-16.
Thank you: Danish Arts Council, Tuborg, Pernod, Gravis, Grand Teatret and Nanna Thylstrup for text.
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THE PRESENT.
A film by Thomas Campbell
Scandinavian Premiere. October 28th - 21.30 at Grand Teatret
Ticket includes an exclusive live performance by Ray Barbee & Mattson2 (US) at La Fontaine Jazz Club.
Limited access only, come early.
Tickets available at www.grandteatret.dk
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