Tim Ridley is putting together an exhibition of painting, drawing and assemblages ‘humanimal’, funded by an Arts Council England grant, will be from the 4th to the 13th of December at the PZ gallery, 7 Coinagehall St, Penzance TR18 4AY.
The work will explore our relations with animals in a time when we face the possibility of mass extinctions and loss of habitat on a huge scale. A local class of Primary school children will make animations for the exhibition.
Six invited artists, Kate Walters, Richard Ballinger, Ken Spooner, Jesse Leroy Smith, Michael Rees will also contribute work.
The private view will be on the Friday the 4th of December at 6:30 pm Tim Ridley > Sculpture, assemblage, collage and photography – News
A gradual realisation that I carry a responsibility towards the ‘others’ in society has lead me to this painterly exploration of the strange and mysterious relationship we have with animals in todays society. Moving to Cornwall has allowed me time and space to make more in depth work. Exploring on foot the wildness of West Penwith and it’s animals acts as a catalyst for future work. To complete the picture the other like minded artists I have met here both inspire and aid my practice.Humanimal will be an exciting exploration of the dialogue between humans and animals at this critical time for all species who share this planet. Tim Ridley.
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This theme is very close to my heart. Stepping into the body of an animal, or having an animal stand watch over you, is a theme I often work with. New work explores the coming together of saints and animals, and the part of animals in their stories is crucial. For me animals represent the instinctual , wild part of our natures which is so often ignored, silenced, or forgotten. Animals can awaken in us a gentle way of seeing, of watching over, or responding with truthfulness and immediacy. They can also be a source of power, vision, protection, knowing and reassurance. They can remind us of who we are.
Details of new work