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Enchanted Moment at Baltic Centre |
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| Thursday, 22 May 2008 03:13 |
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GATESHEAD, UK - BALTIC contributes significantly to The Enchanted Moment - a cluster of contemporary art exhibitions organised by VAF – Visual Arts Forum, North East. BALTIC has commissioned new work by three artists from the North East - Karen Davies, Natalie Frost and Catherine Bertola who have transformed the level 5 viewing box with site-specific work. Natalie Frost’s series of candy-coloured posters reveal the experiences of new mothers whose ‘enchanted moment’ was not the positive one commonly promoted. Catherine Bertola’s delicate designs will creep across the floor of Level 5 and are enlarged details of patterns from mass manufactured lace and templates used in hand making bobbin lace, contrasting the traditional and contemporary aspects of this fabric. Karen Davies has created a series of new drawings of British birds to introduce the idea of height and flight to the majestic Level 5 viewing box, and bring an element of nature to the architectural space of BALTIC. BALTIC has no permanent collection, providing instead an ever-changing calendar of exhibitions and activities that give a unique and compelling insight into contemporary artistic practice. The BALTIC programme ranges from blockbuster exhibitions to innovative new work and projects created by artists working within the local community. BALTIC receives funding from The National Lottery through Arts Council England, Gateshead Council, Northern Rock Foundation and is supported by the European Regional Development Fund and One NorthEast. BALTIC is a place where visitors can experience innovative and provocative new art, relax, have fun, learn and discover fresh ideas. Website for Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: Click on logo below to add this article to your favorite Social Website ~ |
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