Explore the thinly veiled world of your subconscious and the psyche of modern society through a unique and powerful collection of surreal, controversial & provocative international artists. Modern Panic VIII is Curated by James Elphick, founder of Guerrilla Zoo.
This year we are proud to feature one of the most influential and important photographic artists of the 21st century. For over forty years Roger Ballen has explored the recesses of what we call reality, his version an entropic mirror to our own. A sacrament of what it is to be strange, Ballen has always defied the rational, pushing boundaries with effortless finesse. More recently his works have dipped into the mainstream through collaborations with rave-rap group Die Antwoord.
This year we feature the works of over 50 artists. Among them: Sam Hamilton (aka Toonpunk) is a political artist whose work of Julian Assange giving his infamous speech at the Ecuadorian Embassy in 2012 has become the poster for the ‘Free Assange’ campaign supporting the non-profit website that publishes secret information, news leaks, and classified media, WikiLeaks. Ellie Pennick will exhibit her controversial sculpture of Prime Minister Theresa May. Far from shy about tackling matters such as politics and society, she often sexualises her pieces for satirical perspective. New York-based Ronald Gonzalez will bring a glimpse of the confrontational and estranged, exploring a dissolute image of human perversities and misfortune.
This year we feature the works of over 50 artists. Among them: Sam Hamilton (aka Toonpunk) is a political artist whose work of Julian Assange giving his infamous speech at the Ecuadorian Embassy in 2012 has become the poster for the ‘Free Assange’ campaign supporting the non-profit website that publishes secret information, news leaks, and classified media, WikiLeaks. Ellie Pennick will exhibit her controversial sculpture of Prime Minister Theresa May. Far from shy about tackling matters such as politics and society, she often sexualises her pieces for satirical perspective. New York-based Ronald Gonzalez will bring a glimpse of the confrontational and estranged, exploring a dissolute image of human perversities and misfortune.
Emily Robinson explores mental illness and taboo subjects relating to the body and the human condition, in particular Body Dysmorphia Disorder and the effect it has on its sufferers. The fine art photography of Ben Hopper has often gone viral due to his thought-provoking images. Closely collaborating with local and international performance artists, Hopper galvanizes with a stunning series of contorted portraits.
Mehreen Hashmi’s paintings are a narration of her emotional struggle as a survivor of sexual abuse in Pakistan, and a statement about the psychological and emotional impact of abuse on children, as well as adults. Iain Macarthur’s surreal and beautiful illustrations examine ordinary people in an unusual way, embellishing on subtle hints to transform faces into something entirely bizarre. Our poster design this year was created by the talented Natalie Shau, whose digital masterpieces are inspired by Gothic horror fiction, fairy tales and Russian literary classics
The Modern Panic exhibition series is inspired by the work of the Panic Movement, birthed by the artists Alejandro Jodorowsky, Fernando Arrabal and Roland Topor, who created provocative live arts events in France during the 1960s. The works’ intended aim was to slice through the bourgeois art world and to be the catalyst of thought liberation within the viewer. Modern Panic follows in the footsteps of this movement, and exhibits the new wave of modern provocateurs.
Mehreen Hashmi’s paintings are a narration of her emotional struggle as a survivor of sexual abuse in Pakistan, and a statement about the psychological and emotional impact of abuse on children, as well as adults. Iain Macarthur’s surreal and beautiful illustrations examine ordinary people in an unusual way, embellishing on subtle hints to transform faces into something entirely bizarre. Our poster design this year was created by the talented Natalie Shau, whose digital masterpieces are inspired by Gothic horror fiction, fairy tales and Russian literary classics
The Modern Panic exhibition series is inspired by the work of the Panic Movement, birthed by the artists Alejandro Jodorowsky, Fernando Arrabal and Roland Topor, who created provocative live arts events in France during the 1960s. The works’ intended aim was to slice through the bourgeois art world and to be the catalyst of thought liberation within the viewer. Modern Panic follows in the footsteps of this movement, and exhibits the new wave of modern provocateurs.
We will be adding more artists to the line up over the coming days and also our ground breaking live arts programme. Stay tuned for further announcements!
LISTINGS INFORMATION:
WHAT: Modern Panic VIII
WHERE: Apiary Studios, 458 Hackney Road, London E2 9EG
WHEN: Friday 13th - Sunday 22nd October 2017, 11 - 7pm daily
PRICE: £3 | Support The Arts
WEBSITE: www.guerrillazoo.com/modern-panic-8
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