Down to Earth
"Down to Earth," was a thought-provoking exhibition featuring works by 12 diverse artists exploring critical environmental themes.
Produced by Caro Blount-Shah, "Down to Earth" celebrated the exceptional talent of Bradford's local artists, many of whom show their art internationally. Their art offered impassioned reflections on the urgent challenges posed by our climate crisis.
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Ato Ame - In the Shadow of a Good Dream
In The Shadow Of A Good Dream, a multi-media exhibition by Ato Ame. Ato described his concept for the exhibition: “In The Shadow Of A Good Dream reality becomes unpalatable, a surrealist meditation on the grinding horror of mental illness, and the dendritic tendrils of conscious and unconscious reality explored through multimedia, audiovisual art and introduced with a night of extreme music.”
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Sue Vickerman - Translating the Body
Translating the Body subverted the tradition of art nude and the female body. Feminists in the 1970s coined the term ‘the male gaze’ for the way images of women are created by male eyes and for men’s appreciation. In this exhibition, the model herself was in control of how she is seen.
Photographic artists Ann Evans, Ashwin Vyas, Michael Kilyon, Lois Brothwell and Phil Moody, and sculptor Judith Glynn, allowed life model Sue Vickerman, whom each has employed or worked with in recent years, to select, curate and in some cases produce (from their original photographs) these exhibits.
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Beck Art Group - Tributaries
Tributaries was an exhibition by the Beck Art Group. With deep roots in the Bradford district, the group members' art were inspired by the varied aspects of nature.
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Lynne Dobson - Simply Art
Simply Art by Lynne Dobson, was an exhibition of artwork on a range of topics, from animal portraits to seascapes and landscapes. Lynne's work ranges from textile collages to pen and ink drawings and is inspired by anything from a beautiful sky to an expression on an interesting face.
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Some Day My Prints Will Come
Ruth Fettis, Annie Fforde and Patrick Whitehead are printmakers working in diverse ways with different approaches, styles, and processes, but they all share a passion and enthusiasm for printmaking and a strong desire to share this with the wider community in the Bradford District
‘Some Day My Prints Will Come’ was an exhibition of unique original prints including works in linocut, etching, drypoint, aquatint, monotype and woodcut..
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Michael Barrett and shi blank - The Listening Room
Trapezium was pleased to host Michael Barrett and shi blank's project ‘The Listening Room’. Designed to re-centre self-care in a world where fast-paced technological advancements are constantly competing for our attention, their installation consisted of a dome within the Gallery where you could spend an hour just relaxing and listening.
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Read more: Michael Barrett and shi blank - The Listening Room
Bingley Camera Club - Celebrating Bradford
'Celebrating Bradford' brought together a wonderful selection of images from Bingley Camera Club, which told the story of the place they live in - Bradford.
All taken within the Bradford Metropolitan district, there were photographs of beautiful architecture, both new and old; breath-taking landscapes, wonderful waterways; and other tourist attractions. There were also a colourful array of images depicting some of the many events and celebrations that happen throughout the year, plus many more images that celebrate the district.
From beginners to accomplished photographers, the members demonstrated the diverse range of perspectives and styles within Bingley Camera Club.
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Not A Minority
Trapezium Gallery were pleased to present Not A Minority, a collaborative exhibition celebrating International Women’s Day 2024, supported by Bradford City Council.
The exhibition brought together an eclectic mix of creative work by more than twenty artists, exploring women’s issues from all walks of life; celebrating women’s achievements in the past or raising awareness of present concerns. Preference was paid to specific issues affecting Bradford residents and celebrating the achievements of Bradford women.
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Sue Wilde - WildeSue@65
Trapezium Gallery was pleased to present WildeSue@65, a retrospective exhibition of work showcasing Bradford artist Sue Wilde’s life journey in art, marking this significant birthday and celebrating her love of creativity..