Transition

‘For over a century artists have used found objects, everyday items not normally considered as art, to inspire new transitions in their work. In this exhibition Jane Fairhurst exploits the availability of mass-produced children’s toys to explore themes of current affairs, global politics and the environment.

Placing a new twist on the traditional children’s toy box, the artist uses brightly coloured toys to create mixed media sculptures and as subject matter for paintings. Darkly entertaining, the artworks play on different emotions creating an exhibition that is both humorous and sinister.

As well as the transition of items from real life to art, the exhibition title also refers to the development of Fairhurst’s recent collaboration with fellow artist, Tim Fielding.

Fairhurst_Fielding won the West Lancashire Art Prize in 2009 with their mixed media city sculpture, ‘Zing Hong’.

24th July – 5th September

Gallery Oldham
Cultural Quarter
Greaves Street
Oldham
OL1 1AL

0161 770 4653

www.galleryoldham.org.uk

Open: Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm